21/04/2015
Body Confirmed As Missing Co Meath Man
A body recovered from the banks of Lough Ramor, near Virginia, Co Cavan, has been confirmed as Joseph Whelan.
Mr Whelan (37) had gone missing from his home in Ashbourne, Co Meath on 03 April.
An extensive search operation was launched, which lead to the discovery of a body on Saturday.
It is understood that a post-mortem examination has ruled out foul play, but garda are still waiting for the results of toxicology reports.
Gardaí thanked the public for their help during the search for Mr Whelan.
(MH/CD)
Mr Whelan (37) had gone missing from his home in Ashbourne, Co Meath on 03 April.
An extensive search operation was launched, which lead to the discovery of a body on Saturday.
It is understood that a post-mortem examination has ruled out foul play, but garda are still waiting for the results of toxicology reports.
Gardaí thanked the public for their help during the search for Mr Whelan.
(MH/CD)
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Body Found In Co Donegal
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16 February 2015
Labour Announce 2016 General Election Candidate
Labour Senator John Whelan has been chosen as the party's official candidate for the 2016 General Election. Senator Whelan's selection will be confirmed tonight at a meeting of the party's selection committee at O Loughlin's Hotel in Portlaoise, at the end of constituency visit by Minister of State Kevin Humphrey.
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Labour Senator John Whelan has been chosen as the party's official candidate for the 2016 General Election. Senator Whelan's selection will be confirmed tonight at a meeting of the party's selection committee at O Loughlin's Hotel in Portlaoise, at the end of constituency visit by Minister of State Kevin Humphrey.
29 January 2016
Man Arrested Over July 2014 Co Meath Body Find
A man has been arrested in connection with the discovery of a man's body in Co Meath in July 2014. Gardai investigating the discovery of the body Paul Gallagher at Ballymacan, Collon, on the 30 July, 2014 have arrested a male in his thirties in the Navan area.
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08 January 2016
ISPCA Appeal After Body Of Dog Dumped In Co Meath
The ISPCA is appealing for information after the body of a dog was found dumped in a plastic bag in County Meath. ISPCA Inspector Whyte said: "The dog was a female German Shepherd aged approximately two years old. She was in good condition prior to death and was wearing a black collar but there was no ID tag or microchip.
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The ISPCA is appealing for information after the body of a dog was found dumped in a plastic bag in County Meath. ISPCA Inspector Whyte said: "The dog was a female German Shepherd aged approximately two years old. She was in good condition prior to death and was wearing a black collar but there was no ID tag or microchip.
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