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Postmortem shows man found dead in Newbridge was stabbed
Gardaí investigating the death of a man (21), whose body was found on Monday in Newbridge, Co Kildare, are treating the death as suspicious, writes Stephen Mangan.
The man, who is originally from Poland, was found in a rented house at Moorefield Park in the town.
Following yesterday’s postmortem, gardaí said his death is now being treated as suspicious. Postmortem results showed the man died following a stab wound, according to reports.
Detectives inspected the house yesterday and further details about the death are expected to be released later this week. The victim had been living in the town with his family for a number of years. The house had been split into three flats, one of which was being rented by the man’s family.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who saw anything suspicious in the Moorefield Park estate on Sunday night to contact them.
Expert's water fears for Kenmare
The tourist town of Kenmare, Co Kerry, is at real risk of being closed down in the event of an outbreak of cryptosporidium, a senior council official warned local councillors.
More than €250,000 has been spent on reports, all of which recommend the Sheen river as the best source for this extra water.
“I am at risk of being prosecuted for not having a quality water supply for Kenmare,” said Oliver Ring, director of water services.
“I am telling you of the fastest way of getting it,” he added in a warning to councillors who are resisting engineering, environmental and other reports recommending the Sheen, which flows through the town, as the supplementary source for the town.
Clare golf clubs bid to boost tourism
Co Clare’s 10 main golf clubs have joined forces to organise the “Clare Ultimate Golf Challenge” in the hope of boosting tourism.
The inaugural competition, proceeds of which will go towards the Clare Tourism Forum’s 2011 marketing campaign, will see over 400 golfers play all 10 golf courses in the county between late July and the end of September.
The eight teams of four with the best aggregate score will qualify for the finals to be played at the Greg Norman-designed Doonbeg Golf Club in October.
Maureen Cleary of the Clare Tourism Forum said: “This is the first golf challenge of its type to be held in the county and it is the best value golf challenge a golfer will ever experience.”
