News in Brief
Woman charged with Hutch murder
A 39-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of Gareth Hutch in Dublin last year.
Hutch (35) was a nephew of Gerry Hutch and it is believed his killing was part of the Hutch-Kinahan feud. He was killed outside his home at Avondale House flats, North Cumberland Street, on May 24, 2016.
Regina Keogh appeared in Dublin District Court where evidence was given of arrest, charge and caution. She was remanded in custody to appear again on June 16.
ASTI votes to call off industrial action
the secondary teachers’ union ASTI has voted 240-121 to suspend all its industrial action against the Lansdowne Road Agreement (LRA) and junior cycle reforms.
It means that ASTI members will now receive the pay and other benefits of the LRA, including earlier access to permanent jobs for new entrant teachers.
Lambs killed after dogs swim to island
A farmer is counting the cost after dogs swam out to a Co Donegal island and killed 14 of his lambs. The attack took place on Ballydoyle Island outside Donegal town.
A further five lambs were seriously injured in the attack which took place at around 11am last Wednesday.
The family who own the sheep and the island said it was the first time that such an incident had happened in living memory. The tide was low and the dogs may have found it easy to reach the island.
Family friend Paddy Boyle said the location was near the shoreline and the attack could have been seen by passers-by. He added: “We are appealing for information if anyone saw anything happening on the island, or a dog or dogs making their way to the island on Wednesday.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 074-9721021.
No winner of €2.9m Lotto jackpot
There was no winner of last night’s €2,945,705 Lotto jackpot. The numbers were 5, 6, 19, 20, 24, 29 (bonus 39). Plus One were 2, 10, 12, 13, 17, 30 (bonus 14). Plus Two were 6, 12, 13, 14, 39 41 (bonus 45). The raffle drew 8020.
Company director leaves €3.3m in will
Patrick Bracken, a company director of Templeogue Road, Terenure, Dublin, who died on January 26, 2016, has left €3,393,487 in his will.
Other wills: Thomas Valentine, farmer, Stephenstown South, Naas, Co Kildare, €2,407,953; John McCabe, dress manufacturer, Slane, Meath, €1,915,013; Richard Jackson, farmer, Kiltegan, Wicklow, €1,697,120; Isobel Sullivan, homemaker, Allan Park Rd, Stillorgan, Dublin, €1,628,571; Mary Chamberlain, Harmony Ave, Donnybrook, Dublin, €1,588,348; Denis Byrne, engineer, Marian Crescent, Rathfarnham, €1,438,123; Leslie Hopkins, hospital employee, Belmont Gardens, Donnybrook, Dublin, €1,344,055; Mary Devins, homemaker, Wellington Rd, Terenure, Dublin, €1,301,697; and Ernest Shekleton, farmer, Crossakiel, Kells, Co Meath, €1,146,477. The value of estates may include property, including the family home, and should not be regarded as cash amounts.