Gardaí are to carry out searches today on two farms in Co Carlow where the bodies of two men were discovered yesterday morning.
George Rothwell, 69, and his brother-in-law Michael Jordan, 63, were both found dead at their neighbouring farms in Ballycormack.
Mr Rothwell was found shot dead at his home Ballycormack House by firemen who were called to a fire at his hay barns.
Mr Jordan was found dead two hours later in a shed on his neighbouring farm.
Foul play is not suspected in his case but Mr Rothwell was shot dead and his legally held firearm was found near his body.
The gun and a number of cartridges have been sent for ballistics analysis.
The IFA has expressed its sympathy, saying both men were highly respected farmers from well-known families, who were highly regarded in the community.
Hilda Jordan, Michael’s wife and George’s sister, is staying with relatives as both farms remain sealed off.
On Thursday’s Morning Focus John Cooke spoke with South East Correspondent with The Irish Independent Eimear Ni Bhraonain.
Tony Cogan from Miltown Malbay was diagnosed with testicular cancer one year ago this week
Yesterday he had a meeting with a radiotherapist in Galway regarding treatment
When he was initially diagnosed he wasn’t terrified but delighted to find the reason for his feeling so sick in the prior months
He had been nursing his father who died of bowel cancer- his experience with his father in the latter stages of his illness meant he was familiar with the terminology used
Tony joined John in studio to tell his story and urge men to go to the doctor and get themselves checked out
Cancer Man to Man is a support group for men who have had or are affected by cancer- This weekend they have organsied an event in their centre in Kilnamona on Saturday at 2pm for men specifically
All men are welcome – whether they have already suffered from cancer or have been diagnosed
The group will be facilitated by Prof. Frank Sullivan, Radiation Oncologist Galway
It will be an opportunity for men to discuss their treatments, experiences, helpful hints and support one another with a view to having regular meetings
Martin McMahon of O’Callaghan’s Mills is treasurer of Clare Cancer Support- he urged men to come along
Contact 087 6912396 or see www.clarecancersupport.com
Jacinta Davenport, Guidance Counsellor at the Clare Adult Guidance Service briefed listeners on the remainder of events taking place this Adult Learners Festival Week
Contact 6824819.
Dr. David Atherton is a consultant Paediatric Dermatologist at Great Ormonde Street Hospital, London – he joined John to answer listener’s queries
He’s a dermatologist who specialises children’s skin. He trained at Cambridge University and Guy’s Hospital, London and has undertaken research projects at the Institute of Child Health at Great Ormond Street Hospital. At the time of his appointment as consultant at Great Ormond Street Hospital in 1982, David was the UK’s first full-time specialist in paediatric dermatology.
David deals with the full spectrum of serious skin diseases that occur in children, with special interests in eczema, haemangiomas and birthmarks, particularly pigmented birthmarks.
He has also worked closely with many patient support groups, including DEBRA, Caring Matters Now, the Birthmark Support Group, the National Eczema Society in the UK and the Ectodermal Dysplasia Society.
www.childrensdermatology.co.uk
Corofin Dramatic Society was founded in 1950 and regularly competes on the three-act and one-act festival circuits
Their latest project ‘The Subject Was Roses’ is playing at Lisdoonvarna and Ennis in the coming days
John was joined in studio by Producer John Clancy, Martin O’Donohue who plays ‘John Cleary’, Maura Clancy who plays ‘Nettie Cleary’ and James Raleigh who plays ‘Timmy Cleary’
They spoke about the production and acted out a scene from the play.
John Underhill of Burren Vets answered your pet and livestock health queries.
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