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Taxi driver killed on M4 was over eight times above drink driving limit, inquest hears

Taxi driver killed on M4 was over eight times above drink driving limit, inquest hears

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Aidan O’Brien (49) suffered fatal injuries in the crash on the westbound carriageway of the M4 shortly before midnight on March 13th, 2024.

Coroner calls for regular checks on lifebuoys after drowning of teen (15) in Grand Canal

Coroner calls for regular checks on lifebuoys after drowning of teen (15) in Grand Canal

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Max O’Connor (15) from Newcastle, Co Dublin, drowned while swimming in the canal at the 13th Lock between Ardclough and Celbridge, Co Kildare, on May 11th, 2024.