News from around the 32 counties of Ireland

Monaghan

A judge at Carrickmacross District Court, Co Monaghan,  jailed a Dubliner for six months for trespassing. The judge said he was satisfied Glen Hutch (23) of Mellows Road, Finglas West, was “casing” the residence of a jeweller in the early hours with intent to return and commit a crime later. Judge Seán MacBride was told two gardaí on mobile patrol outside Carrickmacross spotted the security lights activated outside the residence of a local jeweller, John Howell, at 5.25am on October 25th last, and observed the accused peering into a window.
(Source: The Irish Times)

Offaly

An elderly couple who were subjected to a horrendous litany of abuse have been left penniless, terrified and isolated by a son best described as a 'sadistic monster'. Offaly natives, John (71) and Elizabeth (70) Trimble were held captive and tortured without reason by their son John (39) jnr over a five month period at the family home in Bolart, Clara.
(Source: Offaly Express)

Roscommon

Roscommon County Hospital could lose emergency theatre services due to a shortage of theatre nursing staff which has already seen one theatre closed. That’s according to Roscommon Hospital Action Committee, last week raised concerns over the potential loss of emergency theatre services and ultimately the loss of A&E services at the hospital. The HAC said that there was only one of the two theatres operating at Roscommon County Hospital (RCH) at present.
(Source: The Roscommon Hearld)

Sligo

A former Collooney banker left the financial world behind to be ordained a priest on the day the government announced Ireland’s bailout. David Barrins, 32, had worked in international currency markets. Now he has taken a vow of poverty by becoming a Dominican priest and a member of the Order of Preachers. The Kiernan Avenue native last Monday celebrated his first mass in a crowded Collooney church after being ordained in Cork recently. Afterwards he enjoyed a welcome home social organised by neighbours in the nearby parish hall.
(Source: The Sligo Weekender)

Tipperary

Tipperary's three Fianna Fáil TDs are divided on whether Brian Cowen should continue to lead the party, following the announcement last week that there is to be a General Election in the New Year. Martin Mansergh TD has said he will continue to support the Taoiseach, while Deputy Mattie McGrath says Brian Cowen should step aside as party leader. Máire Hoctor TD said she would be raising "certain issues" with the Taoiseach in the near future
(Source: Tipperary Star)

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