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AN INQUEST INTO the death of Cork father John Butler, who died in a car crash after taking the lives of his two young daughters, has opened in Cork today.
Una Butler, John’s widow and bereaved mother of six-year-old Zoe and two-year-old Ella, spoke at the inquest today and said that he husband was being treated for depression. RTÉ reports that she said that the partners and spouses of those suffering with mental illness should be involved in their treatment.
She said that she had no idea that John was “capable of acting out in the manner in which he did”. He had been receiving treatment from November 2009 until August 2010.
Newstalk reports that witnesses told the inquest today that on the morning of 16 November 2010 they had seen John Butler buying petrol for a five gallon drum. One witness said he saw smoke in the car Butler was driving before it crashed into a ditch.
The bodies of the two girls were then discovered in the family home. Ella had been smothered while Zoe had died by strangulation.
Today Una Butler said “John was a good person and he loved Zoe and Ella”. She said that living with someone with mental illness was very difficult and:
Whereas issues such as patient confidentiality are important, I feel spouses and partners should be involved with their treatment and that the first concern should be the welfare of children.
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whether religious or not it’s some great walk.
Well done Spain, good tourism marketing, wonder is there a similar exercise we could undertake for the ould Sod.
Could be a massive pub crawl around Dublin called the ComeIno Walk. When completed the compestelo will be a pint of Guinness at St. James’ Gate! Followed by a high mass gathering at the Temple Bar Centre for Advanced Alcoholics!!!!
We have it ! The WILD ATLANTIC WAY. And it’s a brilliant tourist marketing initiative . Well done Ireland Inc !
I did the first 200k of the French way last year. Have to say it was one of the best experiences ive had. I’m going back to finish it in August, I can’t wait. I’m trying to raise money for the Louth community drug and alcohol team for anyone that would like to sponsor me (ive no shame in begging) I know some people on here have attitudes to people with addictions but for those that don’t and would like to sponsor the charity here’s the link http://www.idonate.ie/mobile/fundraiser/65712_paddy-fagan-s-fundraising-page.html
What’s the best way to go about it solo?
@Malvolio heres great guide books that will tell you all you need to know. I met lots of people who had the same ones along the way. http://www.amazon.com/John-Brierley/e/B0034NMO4A
I was in Santiago last year. Really nice town, very relaxed. Great food, cheap beer and lovely hotel. I would highly recommend it for a weekend away if you are looking for something different. You can always pretend you just finished the camino!
Walking is good for the body, mind and soul but not doing it on the 12th July lol.
Have walked a stretch of it each year since 2011. It’s a great part of Spain. The French Way is getting a little crowded of late, especially during the summer months. Having said that, I always find an excuse to go back :)
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