May 7, 2025 | BREAKING NEWS, NEWS
Superintendent Ann Marie Twomey, who assumed leadership of the Tina Satchwell disappearance case in August 2021, testified in court that she couldn’t explain why a detailed search of the victim’s Youghal home didn’t occur until over six years after the Cork woman vanished in March 2017.
Satchwell’s husband, Richard, initially claimed she left voluntarily. Her remains were found beneath the stairs in October 2023. Twomey stated she suspected foul play by early 2022 and deemed Richard Satchwell’s arrest necessary by August of that year. She pursued fresh leads and secured a warrant for an invasive home search in October 2023, uncovering Tina’s remains.
The court heard evidence of suspicious internet activity, including searches for quicklime and videos on decomposition methods. Financial investigations revealed ongoing scams involving exotic monkeys, straining the couple’s finances. Location and digital data contradicted Richard’s account of his whereabouts.
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Despite a previous 2017 search, Twomey emphasised it was non-intrusive and lacked detail. Emails and texts revealed tensions over financial matters and the monkey scheme, which appeared fraudulent.
The court also learned that the Satchwells’ alleged savings of €26,000 were not supported by their financial history. Richard Satchwell has pleaded not guilty to murder.
May 7, 2025 | BREAKING NEWS, NEWS
Gardaí attached to the Serious Crime Investigation Unit in Cork continue to investigate an incident of arson and criminal damage to residential property in Cork on 24 April 2025.
Shortly after 9 p.m., Gardaí and fire services responded to a fire at a residence in Dublin Pike, Ballincrokig. An elderly couple in their 80s were rescued from the house, which was extensively damaged.
As part of this ongoing investigation, two individuals were arrested during an operation in the Dublin area on 6th May 2025. During the operation, detectives from Cork searched two residential properties in Dublin.
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Two men, aged their 30s, were arrested and are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in Cork City.
The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will follow.
May 6, 2025 | NEWS
A 31-year-old man has denied allegations of severely assaulting his five-month-old daughter, who sustained multiple injuries, including facial and body bruising, a fractured collarbone, and internal bleeding in the brain and behind her eyes.
The accused, whose identity is protected by law, appeared before Cork Circuit Criminal Court facing three charges related to incidents that allegedly occurred while he was caring for the child at their family home between late November 2020 and early January 2021.#ADVERT
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The prosecution claims the father caused serious harm to the child on January 4, 2021, and assaulted her during an earlier timeframe between November 25 and December 15, 2020.
He is also accused of willful ill-treatment likely to cause unnecessary suffering or affect her well-being.
Senior Counsel Jane Hyland told jurors they would hear from various witnesses, including medical staff, the child’s grandmother, and childcare professionals.
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The grandmother is expected to testify about her concerns after noticing bruises and recalling the infant appearing “very distressed and lethargic” before being hospitalised.
Medical examinations revealed extensive injuries. The accused reportedly gave conflicting accounts to social workers, initially saying he dropped the baby, then later admitting to shaking her.
He has pleaded not guilty to all charges. The trial continues.
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May 5, 2025 | NEWS
Lauren O’Brien was described as a ‘beautiful girl, inside and out’ by her school (Pic: McEgan College/Facebook)
A deep sense of sorrow has swept across the community following the tragic death of 13-year-old Lauren O’Brien, who lost her life in a motor racing accident in Co Cork.
The young girl, from the village of Tarelton, was participating in a junior race at the Cork Autograss Racing Club when her vehicle was involved in a collision.
Emergency services responded swiftly, but despite their best efforts, Lauren was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Lauren was a first-year student at McEgan College, Macroom, where she was cherished as a bubbly, kind-hearted, and spirited student.
The school described her as “a beautiful soul with a twinkle in her eye,” who brought joy to everyone around her. Her classmates, teachers, and friends are heartbroken.
Tributes have poured in from across the motorsport world, including fellow racers and community members who admired Lauren’s courage and passion for racing.
The Road Race Alliance of Ireland called her “a brave girl with a love for the sport,” expressing how deeply her loss is felt throughout the racing world.
Support is being offered to students and staff as the community grieves together. Investigations into the incident are ongoing, and Gardaí are appealing for any information.
May 4, 2025 | BREAKING NEWS, NEWS
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the incident involving a vehicle at a sporting event.
A female teenager (13) who was driving the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Her body has been removed to Cork University Hospital, a post-mortem will take place in due course.
The scene is being preserved for technical examination.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.
Anyone who may have camera footage and were attending the event between 3pm and 4pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Bandon Garda Station on (023) 8852200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
May 2, 2025 | NEWS
Nearly two years after Deepa Dinamani’s tragic death, her family continues to grapple with profound grief. Deepa, aged 38, was murdered by her husband, Regin Rajan, at their home in Wilton, Cork, just four months after they relocated from India in March 2023. The couple, who moved with their young son, appeared to be starting a new chapter, with Deepa taking a senior role in a global finance firm. However, beneath the surface, their marriage was deteriorating. Deepa sought a divorce, which Rajan refused to accept.
On 14 July 2023, Rajan called emergency services and confessed to the killing. Gardaí found Deepa’s body in their bedroom, wrapped in a duvet, fatally stabbed with a knife Rajan had purchased days earlier. He later told the court it was a tragic accident, a claim the jury rejected unanimously.
At the sentencing, Deepa’s brother Ullas described her as his closest companion and expressed the enduring pain her death caused. He spoke of their parents’ ongoing heartbreak and the devastating impact on Deepa’s son, who still struggles with the loss. The court sentenced Rajan to life imprisonment, with the judge condemning his testimony as deceitful and the attack as premeditated and inexcusable.
Apr 30, 2025 | NEWS
A man in his 30s tragically drowned in the River Lee near Pope’s Quay this evening. Emergency services were alerted around 7 pm after two people attempted to swim across the river—only one reached the opposite bank and raised the alarm.
Despite a swift multi-agency response involving the Coast Guard, Rescue 117, Crosshaven Lifeboat, Cork Missing Persons Search and Recovery, and local gardaí, the man’s body was recovered shortly afterwards.#AD
Victor Shine of Cork City Fire Brigade called it a “tragedy,” echoing the sentiments of Cork Penny Dinners’ Caitríona Twomey, who praised the collective rescue effort. The local coroner has been notified, and a post-mortem examination will follow.
Apr 30, 2025 | NEWS
A former Garda sergeant has revealed that suspicions of foul play in the disappearance of Tina Satchwell surfaced early in the investigation. John Sharkey, who was stationed at Youghal Garda station in March 2017, testified that he believed something potentially criminal had occurred shortly after Tina was last seen.
The court heard that a detailed 12-hour search of the Satchwell residence at 3 Grattan Street, Youghal, took place on June 7, 2017, beginning at approximately 7:30 am. Sergeant Sharkey stated that he and his colleagues became increasingly concerned as their efforts to locate Tina yielded no significant results.
During the search, up to ten Gardaí participated, employing a Lumino test, commonly used to detect traces of blood. Crime Scene Investigator Cathal Whelan described the interior of the house as being in disarray, noting dirty dishes, dog faeces on the floor, and an unkempt birdcage, indicating a lack of recent upkeep.
Richard Satchwell, aged 57, of the same address, stands accused of murdering his wife, Tina Satchwell, in March 2017. He has pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Apr 29, 2025 | BOOOKS BYAnne Marie McIlwraith, NEWS
The case surrounding missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine has now been upgraded to a homicide investigation, according to Gardaí. Mr Gaine was last seen in Kenmare on the morning of March 20th, when he bought phone credit at a Centra store. He was reported missing the next day, March 21st. His bronze Toyota RAV4 was later found at his farm, containing several personal belongings.
A major search effort has been ongoing for over five weeks. Gardaí have confirmed that a formal criminal inquiry is in progress, led by a Senior Investigating Officer from Killarney Garda Station. As part of the investigation, authorities have collected around 2,200 hours of CCTV and dashcam footage and recorded nearly 130 witness statements. # AD
Despite these efforts, Mr Gaine’s remains have yet to be located. Gardaí believe there are individuals who hold key information about what occurred on March 20th. They are urging anyone with knowledge to come forward and help reunite Mr Gaine with his loved ones.
Anyone who can provide relevant information is encouraged to contact Killarney Garda Station, the Garda Confidential Line, or their nearest Garda station.# AD
Apr 29, 2025 | NEWS
Richard Satchwell, 58, is currently on trial accused of murdering his wife Tina Satchwell, who was reported missing in March 2017. Initially, he told Gardaí she had left their Cork home following a dispute, taking two suitcases and €26,000 in savings. He claimed he had been out when she vanished and maintained for years that she had left voluntarily.
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However, doubts emerged over the credibility of his story. Investigators found inconsistencies in his alibi, questioned the existence of the savings, and discovered suspicious online activity, including searches for quicklime and an ad offering a freezer shortly after Tina’s disappearance.
In October 2023, following a renewed search of their home, Tina’s decomposed remains were found buried beneath concrete under the stairs. Satchwell then changed his story, alleging that Tina attacked him with a chisel during a dispute, and that he accidentally caused her death while trying to defend himself.
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He claimed he stored her body in a freezer before burying her days later. Forensic experts were unable to determine the exact cause of death. Throughout the years, Satchwell showed little visible concern, which Gardaí noted during interviews and interactions.
Apr 28, 2025 | NEWS
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A jury has been officially sworn in for the trial of Richard Satchwell, accused of murdering his wife, Tina Satchwell, eight years ago. Seven women and five men have been chosen to hear the case, which begins tomorrow and is expected to continue for six weeks.
Richard Satchwell, 57, of Grattan Street in Youghal, Co Cork, denies the charge of murdering his 45-year-old wife, who was reported missing in March 2017. Tina Satchwell, originally from St Bernard’s Place in Fermoy, vanished under mysterious circumstances. After a lengthy investigation, Gardaí uncovered her skeletal remains in October 2023 beneath a concrete floor under a stairwell at their home.
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Before the jury was finalised, Mr Justice Kerida Naidoo addressed potential jurors, stressing that prior media coverage should not influence their judgment. He acknowledged the reporting on the case was normal but emphasised the importance of impartiality. Jurors were instructed to disclose any familiarity with the accused, the deceased, or any witnesses that could affect their objectivity.
The trial is expected to hear testimony from about 100 witnesses. With years of unanswered questions and a shocking discovery, the case is set to attract significant public and media attention.
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Apr 28, 2025 | NEWS
Forget GPS — Kieran from Wicklow invented a new sport: Extreme Car Hiding. After rolling into Cork for a wild stag do on April 4th, he spent longer finding his car than the actual party lasted.
“I couldn’t find parking in the city,” he told Neil Prendeville on Red FM, “so I just drove somewhere south and dumped it in an estate. No idea where.” Logical? No. Legendary? Absolutely.
When the party ended, Kieran realised he had no clue where his trusty wine-red 2010 Skoda Superb was marooned. Cue a month of desperate estate-hopping weekends, where he and a long-suffering mate drove through 59 Cork neighbourhoods, burning fuel faster than hope.
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Despite enlisting taxi drivers, the Gardaí, and probably half of Cork, the Skoda remained a ghost. That is, until Saint Susan Maguire (patron saint of random observations) spotted it on Tory Top Road.
Thanks to Susan and the radio’s ‘Saint Anthony of Cork’, Neil Prendeville — Kieran’s saga finally ended.
Moral of the story? Next time, Kieran might just Uber.
Apr 26, 2025 | NEWS
Tipperary Man Rescues Cork Man in Dramatic Bridge Incident
Pauric Stapleton, a Tipperary native and employee at Johnson & Johnson in Ringaskiddy, was among the first on the scene to help save a man attempting to take his own life on a flyover above the N25 near Maryborough Ridge.
Pauric and two other men from passing traffic acted swiftly when they spotted the individual dangling over the edge of the bridge. Working together, they used ratchet straps as a safety precaution to prevent the man from falling, eventually pulling him back to safety. They stayed with him, offering support and conversation until Gardaí arrived.
A heartfelt thank you to all involved. If you or someone you know is struggling, please remember Pieta House offers a 24/7 helpline for support.
Apr 21, 2025 | NEWS
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away at the age of 88, the Vatican confirmed in a heartfelt video statement. He had recently battled a severe case of double pneumonia, which he had bravely overcome.
“With heavy hearts, dear brothers and sisters, I must share the sorrowful news of the passing of our Holy Father, Francis,” Cardinal Kevin Farrell said. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome returned to the house of the Father.”
Elected on March 13, 2013, Jorge Mario Bergoglio surprised many with his humility and deep commitment to social justice. Known for his compassion toward the poor and vulnerable, he chose a life of simplicity over papal opulence, residing in modest accommodations rather than the grand Apostolic Palace.
Pope Francis inherited a Church in turmoil, marred by scandal and division, yet led with resilience and a spirit of renewal. Though he faced criticism from both conservative and progressive corners, he remained steadfast in his mission—championing interfaith harmony, peace, and care for the marginalized.
His legacy continues through the cardinals he appointed, shaping the future of the Church with hope for a more inclusive path forward
Apr 19, 2025 | NEWS
Gardaí are investigating after a human skull was discovered wrapped in a plastic shopping bag near a remote home in Faunkill, West Cork. The remains were found beside an old motorhome during garden clearance work by a woman who recently moved into the house, which had been owned by a Dutch family since the 1990s. The skull, believed to date from that era, was located in a wooded area adjacent to a quarry. It’s unclear whether the remains are male or female, adult or child.
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The site has been sealed off as a potential crime scene, and DNA testing is underway. Several individuals are known to have stayed in the motorhome over the past 20 years, including a clairvoyant and others described as reclusive. The discovery has left the local community shocked, with no known recent missing persons in the area. A local councillor called it “shocking and disturbing.”
Authorities have confirmed the scene is under technical examination, and investigations are ongoing.IMAGE SOURCE RTE NEWS
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