Deirdre and Brian Madden from Galway city were awarded Lifetime Achievement awards by the Irish Red Cross for their decades of dedicated service. Deirdre, who has early-onset dementia, has been praised for her commitment to community service, while Brian has been involved in various relief efforts, including during the Pope’s visit to Galway in 1979 and the Galway fire in the 1970s. The Irish Red Cross, which has over 3,000 volunteers across 73 branches, commended the couple for their selflessness and compassion, highlighting their impact on the community and the organization’s mission of providing support in emergencies and promoting unity.
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Man charged with murder over death of ‘wonderful’ mum in gas explosion
A man has been charged with the murder of Annabel Rook, a 46-year-old human rights lawyer, who was found fatally stabbed at her Hackney home following a gas explosion on June 17. Rook, a mother of two, was dedicated to helping vulnerable populations, and her family described her as a "truly wonderful" woman, asking for privacy during this tragic time. Need More Context? 🔎
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