# Tragedy

Last week

21st May 2023 - 27th May 2023

# Crash

13-year-old boy killed after tractor he was driving overturned in Mayo named locally

The boy was treated at the scene at Scarduane last night but died in hospital this morning.

98.8k

Updated

May 22nd 2023, 1:14 PM

This year

2023

# gone but not forgotten

'Empty inside' as drivers race on in shadow of Craig Breen tragedy

The 33-year-old Irishman was killed when his Hyundai car crashed in testing for the Rally of Croatia.

4.2k

Apr 21st 2023, 1:10 PM

# Tragedy

14 women and children drown in shipwreck off Yemen on way to wedding

Another 11 people, including one child, survived the incident.

6.6k

Mar 8th 2023, 2:49 PM

# Tragedy

Rescue crews search for survivors after at least 64 people die in shipwreck off Italy

The boat, which broke apart off Italy’s southern coast yesterday, is believed to have been carrying around 170 people.

11.5k

Updated

Feb 27th 2023, 10:09 PM

# Tragedy

Death toll from Turkey and Syria earthquake passes 47,000

At least 164,000 buildings have either collapsed or are so damaged that they need to be demolished.

4.0k

Feb 23rd 2023, 12:27 PM

# Tragedy

Turkey winds down earthquake rescue as death-toll remains at 44,000

The number of people being found alive under the rubble has dropped to only a handful in recent days.

11.6k

Updated

Feb 19th 2023, 5:05 PM

Last year

2022

# Tragedy

At least 19 killed, dozens injured in hotel-casino fire at Cambodian border

Video showed the building consumed by flames, with firefighters struggling to contain the blaze.camb

5.0k

Dec 29th 2022, 11:03 AM

# Investigation

What is known so far about the death of Irish peacekeeper Seán Rooney in Lebanon

An investigation into the incident, which occurred during a routine patrol, is underway.

55.9k

Dec 15th 2022, 9:25 PM

# Qatar 2022 News

Security guard who suffered fall while working at World Cup quarter-final has died

John Njau Kibue passed away at hospital three days after the accident.

4.9k

Dec 14th 2022, 12:17 PM

# Tragedy

Seven killed in landslide on Italian island, including newborn

A three-week-old baby and a pair of young siblings are among the victims.

9.7k

Nov 28th 2022, 7:14 AM

# Tragedy

ITV pundit Nadia Nadim leaves World Cup broadcast after mother dies

The former Man City forward has revealed she was forced off air on Tuesday.

8.5k

Nov 24th 2022, 2:43 PM

# Kilkenny

Tributes paid to historian and farmer who died in tragic accident as she chopped wood

The tragic accident occurred over the weekend.

70.7k

Nov 21st 2022, 5:23 PM

# b-17

Six dead as WWII planes collide during Dallas air show

Videos online showed dramatic scenes of the smaller plane descending towards the B-17 and crashing into it

34.9k

Updated

Nov 13th 2022, 2:30 PM

# Tragedy

South Korea in shock and grief as at least 151 die in Halloween crowd surge

Many of the deceased were in their teens and 20s.

25.1k

Oct 30th 2022, 8:07 AM

Voices

Therapist: A reflection on Creeslough and the grief of a community

Mary Spring looks at the grief endured by the people of Creeslough after the explosion.

13.5k

Oct 22nd 2022, 7:00 AM

Voices

Larry Donnelly: My Boston community and I are praying for the people of Creeslough

Our columnist says he couldn’t focus on anything else all week, as the country and long-distance relatives abroad offer support to the people of Donegal.

16.3k

Oct 15th 2022, 8:30 PM

# Tribute

'That goal... I'm dedicating it to those 10 beautiful souls who perished on Friday' - Barrett

Donegal native Amber Barrett was Ireland’s matchwinner against Scotland.

31.7k

Oct 11th 2022, 10:48 PM

# Donegal

'We do not have words to explain it': First funerals for victims of Creeslough explosion take place

Separate funeral masses will be held for Jessica Gallagher (24) and Martin McGill (49) at St Michael’s Church.

44.5k

Updated

Oct 11th 2022, 3:11 PM

# Tragedy

Celtic make £10,000 donation to Creeslough support fund

The Glasgow club has strong links with the area of Donegal.

8.9k

Oct 10th 2022, 5:57 PM

# Donegal Tragedy

First at the scene: 'There were people crying for help. We just tore into what we could'

Bernard McGinley talks to The Journal’s Diarmuid Pepper in Creeslough.

36.6k

Oct 10th 2022, 3:08 PM

Voices

Creeslough woman: 'Our small community is shell-shocked - we will never be the same again'

Marie Duffy says the whole community is shocked to its core after Friday’s explosion and the tragic loss of so many.

41.3k

Oct 9th 2022, 7:15 AM

# Tragedy

Five dead after boat capsizes in possible collision with whale in New Zealand

Police said the 28ft boat overturned near the South Island town of Kaikoura.

22.2k

Sep 10th 2022, 1:24 PM

# Derry

Hundreds attend vigil for two boys who died in Lough Enagh tragedy

Reuven Simon and Joseph Sebastian were swimming at the lough on Monday when they got into difficulty.

13.6k

Sep 1st 2022, 10:47 PM

# Tribute

'A young life needlessly ended': Funeral of Dylan McCarthy takes place in Limerick

McCarthy sustained fatal injuries when attacked by several men last week.

29.2k

Aug 28th 2022, 7:44 PM

# river barrow

Man (30s) drowns in Carlow swimming tragedy

A member of the public removed the man from the River Barrow and attempted to resuscitate him.

22.5k

Aug 11th 2022, 12:26 PM

# kerry tragedy

Brother and sister who died after getting into difficulty in Ballybunion named locally

The two people who died were siblings – a man in his 50s and a woman in her 60s.

50.7k

Updated

Aug 5th 2022, 4:18 PM

# SAN ANTONIO

Migrants recount their journeys to US following Texas truck deaths

53 migrants died this week after the trailer they were in was abandoned in Texas.

10.0k

Jul 1st 2022, 8:27 AM

# Death Toll

Authorities face 'difficult process' to identify victims in Texas lorry trailer deaths

Dozens of bodies were discovered in a truck on the outskirts of San Antonio on the US/Mexico border on Monday.

12.3k

Updated

Jun 29th 2022, 4:34 PM

# Tragedy

Tyrone hurling star Damian Casey dies aged 29

‘Someone who brought honour, delight and simple, straightforward gladness to our whole county, and far beyond, is gone and it’s so hard to take in.’

104k

Jun 18th 2022, 8:52 AM

# Tragedy

At least 10 killed as lorry and tourist bus collide in Egypt

The crash happened on a road about 27 miles south of the city of Aswan

10.8k

Apr 13th 2022, 3:59 PM

# Queensland

Irishman dies while trying to save his son who slipped into rapids in Australia

The 49-year-old father-of-three Cassan Cowman jumped in after his son on 2nd January.

62.6k

Jan 7th 2022, 10:07 AM

All time

# Tragedy

Las Vegas Raiders receiver Ruggs faces charges after deadly drink-driving crash

Ruggs’ Corvette sports car slammed the back of an SUV, leaving one person dead.

12.4k

Nov 2nd 2021, 9:09 PM

# Sligo

Man dies in Sligo mountain cliff fall as rescue team saves the life of climbing partner

The scene of the incident is close to the scenic Diarmuid and Gráinne caves.

56.5k

Jul 2nd 2021, 1:18 PM

# Tragedy

13 people killed in Italian cable car fall

The cable car had recently reopened after Covid-19 restrictions eased.

62.3k

Updated

May 23rd 2021, 5:23 PM

# Tragedy

Stabbing attack at Brazil daycare kills three children and two staff

Three days of mourning have been declared.

24.9k

May 4th 2021, 10:36 PM

# Tragedy

85-year-old woman dies after attack by two dogs from neighbour's house in the UK

A 43-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident.

73.9k

Apr 3rd 2021, 12:22 PM

# RIP

Funeral takes place for two brothers killed in murder-suicide

Willie, 66, and Paddy Hennessy, 60, are believed to have been killed by their younger brother Johnny, 59.

39.8k

Mar 4th 2021, 3:58 PM

# Tragedy

Jeremy Kyle 'may have caused or contributed to death' of TV show guest – UK coroner

Steve Dymond is suspected of having taken his own life after failing a lie detector test on the show.

39.4k

Nov 20th 2020, 2:07 PM

# English Channel

Two children among four dead after migrant boat sinks off French coast

It is believed to be the single biggest loss of life during the current migrant crisis.

17.4k

Oct 27th 2020, 5:58 PM

# Tragedy

Brother of Spurs defender Serge Aurier shot dead in France

Christopher Aurier was fatally wounded when he was shot in an incident in Toulouse.

11.6k

Jul 13th 2020, 11:00 AM