News you might have missed - our round-up of what's made headlines this week

We look back on some of the big stories the Irish Mirror has brought you over the past few days.

Evil woman who sexually abused two boys dies in hospital

An evil woman who sexually abused two young boys in a heinous crime which shocked the country died in hospital earlier this week.

Vile abuser Josephine McMahon (70), died of a suspected heart attack in hospital on Wednesday - several days after being transferred there from prison.

Sources have confirmed that McMahon, who was jailed to two and a half years in 2023 for the “heinous” abuse of two boys in Co Kerry 30 years ago, was transferred from the Dochas women's prison in Dublin to hospital over Christmas. It is understood she had been in poor health for some time - and she passed away in hospital on New Year's Day. It is likely she would have been released from prison later this year.

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Husband's search for wife who vanished solved thanks to Google Maps

Paulette Landrieux was spotted on Google Maps after she mysteriously disappeared
(Image: Google Maps)

One story that made an impression with readers was the shocking case of an elderly woman who mysteriously vanished which was finally solved two years on, thanks to Google Maps.

Marcel Taret, 83, was the devoted carer for his wife Paulette Landrieux, who was battling Alzheimer's disease.

On November 2, 2020, Marcel had briefly left Paulette alone to hang some laundry outside. He had settled her in front of the television with a nice lunch, expecting her to be still watching in her favourite programme upon his return.

However, when he stepped back inside, she was nowhere to be found. Marcel's panic escalated as he searched every corner of their home in Andenne, Belgium, and even checked with the neighbours, but Paulette was nowhere to be seen.

Marcel had almost accepted the grim possibility of never discovering his wife's fate. However, a remarkable twist of fate cracked the case wide open.

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GAA star was 'buried alive' for two days

This week marked 36 years to the day since a Galway GAA star was pulled up from the ground after 49 hours buried underneath it in a coffin.

In an incredible showing of sheer willpower, nerve and mental strength, a man whose contributions on the grass were without question found himself six feet below it to make perhaps his second greatest contribution to his club.

Frank Burke of Turloughmore GAA was placed underground on 30 December 1988, waking up in the New Year on a cold 1 January day.

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Catholics told to 'stop laughing at Enoch Burke'

Enoch Burke pictured at Wilson's Hospital School, Multyfarnham on Friday.
(Image: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin)

An Irish priest this week urged Catholics to “stop laughing” at Enoch Burke and admitted that his sympathy for the sacked schoolteacher had grown, despite originally disapproving of his long-running protest.

Fr Brendan Kilcoyne questioned whether he had been wrong and Mr Burke had been right, and that he was being taught by the evangelical Christian, who he claimed had “shamed” Catholics with his trenchant stance.

Fr Kilcoyne said he originally believed that Mr Burke could have framed his objection differently and that his family could have handled the issue differently – particularly when disrespect was shown for the courts.

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Couple killed in hit-and-run 'will never be separated'

The funeral of a couple killed in an alleged St Stephens Day hit-and-run took place this week, with mourners told they were the “life and soul” of the family.

Anthony Hogg (40) and his wife Georgina Hogg Moore (39) died after they were struck while crossing a road near Blanchardstown Shopping Centre in West Dublin at around 5.45pm on St Stephen's Day.

The remains arrive at church at the funeral of Anthony and Georgina Hogg
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On Friday devastated family members - including the couple’s children Ryan and Becky-Joy gathered at a packed out funeral service in the Church of St Philip the Apostle in Mountainview.

In a heartbreaking eulogy following the ceremony Anthony’s sister Emma told those gathered of their childhood together - and how the couple were the life and soul of the entire family.

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'End of an era' as beloved Dublin bar The Living Room announces shock closure

Thursday was a sad day for Dublin's nightlife as beloved sports bar The Living Room announced its shock closure much to the dismay of its patrons.

The owners of the hugely popular bar, which is located just off O'Connell Street on Cathal Brugha Street, confirmed in a statement it will shut its doors for good this Monday.

Many regulars were left devastated by the news and took to social media to pay tribute to the beloved city centre venue.

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