Derek White, 41, of Lucan, pleaded guilty in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to unlawful possession of cannabis at his home on 11 July 2016. Garda David Sheehy reported that White was stopped while driving and a small amount of cannabis was found in his car; a search of his house uncovered 16 cannabis plants growing in a tent in an upstairs room, valued at €12,800. White cultivated the plants to extract medicinal oil for himself, who suffers from Crohn's disease, and for his autistic son. He claimed he was not selling the cannabis. Judge Cormac Quinn sentenced White to two years' imprisonment, but suspended the entire sentence on the condition that he keep the peace and be of good behaviour for two years. White has four prior convictions, including possession of drugs, cultivation of cannabis and unlawful possession of ammunition.
A financial services company has secured a High Court injunction preventing EBS from terminating an agency agreement to operate three of the building society's branches in Athlone, Longford and Lucan. Betty Martin Financial Services Ltd obtained the injunction from Mr Justice John Jordan on Wednesday, which remains in place pending full resolution of the dispute. BMFS claims the termination followed its refusal to engage in alleged mis-selling of financial products, contrary to Central Bank guidelines. EBS denies the allegations and opposed the application. The judge concluded that BMFS had established a serious issue to be tried and that damages would not constitute adequate remedy. He found no satisfactory explanation from EBS for the proposed termination and noted that the parties had worked together successfully for many years. The judge encouraged both sides to pursue mediation. The case was adjourned for two weeks for final orders.
A High Court judge will deliver judgment next week on an application for an interim injunction in a dispute between Betty Martin Financial Services Ltd and EBS. BMFS operates EBS branches in Athlone, Longford and Lucan under a tied agency agreement. The company seeks to prevent EBS from terminating this agreement, arguing the termination is invalid and motivated by BMFS's refusal to engage in alleged mis-selling of financial products. BMFS contends that when it declined to undertake activities it regarded as unprofessional and contrary to Central Bank guidelines, EBS moved to end the arrangement. EBS denies the allegations and maintains it is entitled to terminate the agreement. The bank further argues that BMFS only raised mis-selling complaints after EBS initiated termination proceedings in 2017, and that no evidence supported such claims. Following a three-day hearing before Mr Justice John Jordan, judgment on the interim injunction application is expected within the coming week.
Michael Maughan, 24, of Hazel Hill, Tallaght, pleaded guilty in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 21 January 2018 to handling €80,000 worth of stolen jewellery. The items, seized after an accomplice tried to sell them to a cash‑for‑gold shop, were stolen in a burglary in Lucan three days earlier. Garda Redmond O'Leary described a surveillance operation outside Gold Digger Jewellery that led to Maughan's arrest when a Volkswagen Golf stopped and a woman was found carrying two bags of jewellery. The jewellery, weighing one kilogram, included 48 adult bracelets, three baby bracelets, rings, cuff links and earrings, many of which had sentimental value. Maughan's 40 prior convictions included trespass, theft, criminal damage, road traffic offences and failure to appear at court. Judge Melanie Greally imposed a four‑year sentence, suspending the final two years. She noted the jewellery's sentimental value and the fact that some items were permanently damaged.
A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to three and a half years imprisonment, with the final twelve months suspended, following a high-speed car chase across Kildare and Dublin last May. Christopher Prentice, of Tallaght, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to unlawfully using a stolen vehicle and three counts of dangerous driving. The court heard that gardaí observed Prentice driving a jeep reported stolen on the Naas Road and pursued him as he drove at speeds exceeding 180 kilometres per hour, broke red lights, crossed lanes, and forced oncoming traffic to swerve. The chase ended when Prentice lost control, mounted a kerb, and came to a stop on Raphoe Road. Judge Melanie Greally described it as miraculous that no injuries or damage occurred. Prentice was also disqualified from driving for five years. He has thirty-three previous convictions. The sentence was backdated to May.
Barry Grogan, a 38‑year‑old truck driver from Kilbarrack, pleaded guilty to careless driving that caused the death of Martina Loughlin on the M50 near Lucan on 11 November 2015. The court found that Loughlin's car had broken down and was stopped on the motorway, and that Grogan's Volvo lorry struck her vehicle, sending it 60 metres forward. A second vehicle collided with Loughlin's car seven seconds later. Loughlin was pronounced dead on 14 November 2015. Grogan was sentenced to one year's imprisonment, the whole term suspended for one year on the condition that he keep the peace and behave well. He was also disqualified from driving for four years, effective 18 March. The judge noted Grogan's guilty plea, cooperation, voluntary statement, lack of prior convictions, good employment record and remorse. No other charges were brought against Grogan.
Geoffrey Cotter, 48, received a suspended two‑year prison sentence after he punched taxi driver David Carey unconscious during a parking dispute in Dublin. Cotter, who was on a lunch break delivering oil, parked in a taxi rank and, when Carey asked him to move, told him to "fuck off" and threatened to punch any taxi driver who clamped him. He then entered Carey's car, removed his top, and began punching the driver, causing bruising and unconsciousness. CCTV footage showed the assault. Cotter admitted assault causing harm and was ordered to pay €3,000 to his solicitor as a token of remorse, to be given to charity if Carey declined. The court noted Carey's recovery and ongoing anxiety, and Cotter's prior convictions for dangerous driving and assault. Judge Martin Nolan described the attack as unprovoked and suspended the sentence on the condition of good behaviour.
Barry Keating (33) of Ferrycarrig Drive, Coolock, Dublin, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possession of heroin for sale or supply on Harmonstown Road, Dublin 5, and possession of cocaine for sale or supply at Shonvalley Apartments, The Grange, Lucan on August 8, 2016. He has 53 previous convictions, including some for drug offences. Gerard Gerard Cleary (34), who lived at Shonvalley Apartments, was also arrested at the scene and pleaded guilty to possessing the cocaine for sale or supply. Cleary was sentenced to three years with the final 18 months suspended by Judge Karen O'Connor on December 1, 2017. Keating's case was adjourned to February 27 next, and Judge Melanie Greally ordered a report from the Probation Service to assist in structuring a sentence that will help Keating deal with his drug habit. The matter was adjourned and never described as concluded or finalised.
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, Joseph Fraser, 42, was sentenced to four years for violently assaulting his girlfriend. Fraser, who had been dating the woman for a few months, drove to her home drunk and, after she hid his car keys, began punching her in the ribs, face and head. The attack continued through the hallway, kitchen and back garden, where Fraser dragged her by the hair, slammed her face against sliding doors and kicked her head with a steel‑toe shoe. Fraser pleaded guilty to assault causing harm. Judge Melanie Greally noted the extreme violence, imposed a four‑year sentence with the final 18 months suspended, and required Fraser to complete victim‑focused work and engage with MOVE. The victim's impact statement described lasting physical injuries, flashbacks, and the effect on her children and parents. The case highlighted Fraser's prior convictions for drunk driving and his recent efforts to address alcohol problems.
An 81‑year‑old Dublin woman was robbed on her way home from Eurospar in Bayside on 10 September 2016. The robber, Vasile Marin, 24, followed her, seized her purse containing about €300, and fled. The woman, who had recently had a pacemaker implanted, was so shocked that she could not open her front door for six months and had to rely on help. She later decided not to let the robbery dominate her life and now avoids cash, using home help for shopping. Marin, who has two prior theft convictions, pleaded guilty to robbery at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. He admitted the crime, expressed remorse, and claimed he was motivated by a gambling debt and was somewhat intoxicated. The court adjourned sentencing to 27 February, ordered a probation report, and warned of possible custody.
Jason Keating (27), of Rush, Co Dublin, pleaded guilty in the Special Criminal Court to facilitating a criminal organisation in the murder of Noel 'Duck Egg' Kirwan. Keating had previously pleaded not guilty to the murder charge, which has been the subject of a trial since October 2. The State Solicitor informed the court that the DPP directed a new charge under Section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006, which Keating admitted. Prosecutors requested a nolle prosequi be entered on the original murder count at the sentencing stage. Mr Justice Tony Hunt, presiding with Judges Sinead Ni Chualachain and Cormac Dunne, remanded Keating in custody until November 22 for sentencing. The judge noted the court would require details on Keating's assistance and state of mind. He referenced the recent sentencing of Martin Aylmer (31) to three years and nine months for a similar offence involving the murder of Michael Barr. Mr Justice Hunt described the new charge as useful for providing sentencing flexibility in cases where defendants do not directly commit the act. The matter was adjourned until November 22.
In a court hearing on 15 October 2018, James Manning, aged 49 and resident of Belclare Avenue, Ballymun, pleaded guilty to possession of 177 kg of cannabis, valued at €3.5 million, found in his van after Gardaí stopped him for driving while using a mobile phone. Garda Thomas Barrett explained that a Garda in Offaly had suspected the van, followed it to Dublin, and upon stopping Manning for mobile‑phone use, searched the vehicle and discovered 15 cardboard boxes of cannabis. Manning, who has 29 prior convictions including false imprisonment, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, and a dangerous driving conviction, was arrested and has remained in custody. Judge Francis Comerford sentenced him to nine years' imprisonment, with the final three years suspended for a period of three years, citing Manning's early guilty plea and mitigating circumstances. A forfeiture hearing for the van is scheduled for later in the month.
The Special Criminal Court heard evidence that the 62‑year‑old Noel 'Duck Egg' Kirwan was murdered on 22 December 2016 after trading his BMW X5 for a Ford Mondeo, which was later sold at Merlin Car Auctions. Garda Stephen Hughes identified Jason Keating (27) in CCTV from the auction on 20 December, showing Keating and a woman in a green Renault Megane. Keating, who lives on Lower Main Street, Rush, pleaded not guilty to Kirwan's murder. The court also considered evidence that a 'Gotek 7' tracking device was placed under Kirwan's Ford Mondeo on 23 December, having previously tracked his BMW from 8 November. The trial, presided over by Mr Justice Tony Hunt, continues tomorrow.
In a Special Criminal Court murder trial, Noel 'Duck Egg' Kirwan, aged 62, was shot six times by a gunman in the driveway of his Dublin home on 22 December 2016. The attacker, Jason Keating, 27, has pleaded not guilty. Kirwan suffered eight gunshot wounds to his head, right arm, chest and abdomen, including a fatal wound to the chest that damaged a major blood vessel. He was seated in his Ford Mondeo with partner Bernadette Roe when the attack occurred. Deputy State Pathologist Dr Linda Mulligan testified that Kirwan's body was examined on 23 December, confirming the wounds and the absence of alcohol or drugs. The prosecution alleges a 'Gotek 7' tracking device linked Keating to the scene. The case is set to continue before Mr Justice Tony Hunt.
Joseph Fraser, a 42‑year‑old Dublin businessman, was remanded in custody pending a November sentencing after he violently attacked a mother‑of‑two. Fraser had been dating the woman for a few months when he drove to her home drunk. The victim hid Fraser's car keys to prevent him from driving again, which angered him. He then punched her in the ribs, face and head, and kicked her in the head with a steel‑toe shoe. The assault continued through the hallway, kitchen and back garden, and the victim tried to escape by locking herself in a dog cage. Fraser's previous convictions for drunk driving were noted. Judge Melanie Greally stated that a custodial sentence was "absolutely unavoidable" and remanded Fraser pending the final sentence. The victim's injuries included bruising, black eyes and lasting pain, and she reported flashbacks and social withdrawal following the attack. The case is still pending sentencing. The unnamed woman pleaded guilty.
A teenager has walked free from court after receiving a suspended sentence for impeding the investigation into a murder committed by his two older brothers. Ryan Bradley (18) of Liscarne Gardens, Dublin 22, admitted to impeding the investigation of a crime after his brothers, Jason Bradley (20) and Dean Bradley (24), murdered 36-year-old Neill Reilly at Esker Glebe in Lucan, Dublin on January 18, 2017. All three were charged with murder, along with their father, Paul Bradley (54), and the four men went on trial at the Central Criminal Court earlier this year. Ryan Bradley was found not guilty by direction of the trial judge and pleaded guilty to impeding the investigation of a crime. His father was acquitted by the jury, while Jason and Dean Bradley were convicted and are now serving life sentences. Ryan Bradley's sentence hearing took place earlier this month, where it was noted that he had no previous convictions and was not involved in the feud with Neil Reilly. Mr Justice Paul Coffey imposed a five-year sentence fully suspended for 10 years, with conditions including keeping the peace, being of good behaviour, and having no contact with the Reilly family or a named associate. The matter was adjourned and never described as concluded or finalised.
Two organised crime 'foot soldiers', Gary Gleeson (34) and Stephen Dunne (39), have been sentenced to 12 years each, with one and two years suspended respectively, for their involvement in a 'shambolic' and 'ill-prepared' plot to murder Dublin man Michael Frazer. The sentences were handed down at the Special Criminal Court following guilty pleas in May to possession of a 9mm Luger semi-automatic pistol and 10 rounds of 9mm calibre ammunition with intent to endanger life. The court heard that during an operation targeting organised crime in Dublin in August 2017, armed detectives intercepted the men's van, which contained a loaded firearm 'ready for use'. The court was told that the men had discussed aiming for 'head shots' or they would not get paid, and that a transcript of their conversation was described as a 'disturbing document' containing a 'graphic description' of their intentions. The judge noted that the men's drug use was clearly audible on secret recordings. Defence counsel for both men highlighted mitigating factors, including their guilty pleas, Gleeson's violent offending history, and Dunne's long-term heroin addiction and mental health issues. The sentences were backdated to August 7, 2017, when the men were arrested. The court also heard that Dunne's DNA was found on a SIM card linked to a tracking device under Mr Frazer's van, and that the men had been contracted and paid to carry out the attack by senior figures in the organised crime group.
Two brothers, Jason Bradley (20) and Dean Bradley (24), were sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Neil Reilly, a 36‑year‑old mechanic, on 18 January 2017. The murder occurred after Reilly had previously broken into the Bradley home and shot at their house. Jason inflicted seven chop wounds on Reilly with a sharp weapon before Dean drove over the deceased, causing fatal crush injuries. A third brother, Ryan Bradley, pleaded guilty to impeding the investigation and will be sentenced later. The brothers' father, Paul Bradley, was found not guilty of murder. The sentencing hearing took place in the Central Criminal Court, where Justice Paul Coffey imposed a life sentence on Jason and Dean, noting their remorse and the impact on Reilly's family. The case highlighted the violent confrontation that led to Reilly's death and the subsequent legal proceedings against the Bradley brothers.
Two Dublin men, Gary Gleeson (34) and Stephen Dunne (39), who were contracted by senior figures in an organised crime group to murder Michael Frazer, will be sentenced at the Special Criminal Court. They pleaded guilty in May to possession of a 9mm Luger pistol and 10 rounds of ammunition with intent to endanger life, offences committed on Naas Road, Crumlin on 7 August 2017. The court heard that the men were intercepted by Garda detectives in a Fiat Doblo that contained a loaded firearm, a can of petrol, a lighter, rubber gloves and a small amount of cocaine. The men had previously been charged with conspiracy to murder Frazer between 28 July and 7 August. Defence counsel highlighted the defendants' personal circumstances, including addiction and mental health issues, and pleaded for leniency. The court remanded both men in custody until 30 July when they will be sentenced.
Two brothers, Dean Bradley (24) and Jason Bradley (20), were found guilty of murdering Neil Reilly (36) after a shooting at their home. A jury reached a unanimous verdict after more than nine hours of deliberation. Both were convicted of murder and face mandatory life sentences. Their father, Paul Bradley (54), was acquitted of the murder charge. Dean and Jason were found guilty of the murder, while their brother Ryan (18) was acquitted of murder but pleaded guilty to impeding the investigation. The trial described how Reilly, who had a debt to the family, fired shots at the Bradley home, leading to a confrontation in which Jason struck Reilly with a sharp weapon, causing fatal blows. Dean's BMW later ran over Reilly, an act he claimed was accidental. The case was heard in the Central Criminal Court, with sentencing scheduled for the following Wednesday. The Bradley family was present throughout the proceedings and reacted emotionally to the verdicts.
The jury in the trial of Paul Bradley (54) and his sons Jason (20) and Dean (24) will return to court after two days of deliberation. They have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Neil Reilly (36) at Esker Glebe, Lucan, on 18 January 2017. The foreman asked Justice Paul Coffey to clarify the charges and possible verdicts for each defendant and to reiterate the definition of provocation. Mr Coffey agreed to address these matters the following day. The prosecution alleges that Paul and Jason pursued Reilly and that Jason killed him with a sharp implement, while Paul was involved in a joint enterprise. Dean's defence argued that his BMW's collision with Reilly was accidental. An 18‑year‑old brother, Ryan Bradley, was acquitted of murder by the judge's direction. The trial has lasted six weeks and the jury has heard that Jason Bradley owed Reilly over €9,000 for drugs. The case remains at the jury's deliberation stage.
A jury will return tomorrow to the Central Criminal Court to continue considering their verdicts in the trials of two brothers and their father accused of murdering a gunman after he fired at their home. Paul Bradley (54) and his sons Jason (20), and Dean (24) of Liscarne Gardens, Dublin 22, have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Neil Reilly (36) at Esker Glebe in Lucan, Dublin on January 18, 2017. A third brother, 18-year old Ryan Bradley, was acquitted of murder on Monday by direction of the judge. The six women and five men have spent more than four hours considering their verdicts today. After less than two hours, they returned to court with a number of questions.
The 18‑year‑old Ryan Bradley, youngest of three brothers, was acquitted by direction of the judge after a six‑week trial for his alleged involvement in the murder of Neil Reilly. The judge instructed the jury to enter a verdict of "not guilty by direction of the trial judge" for Bradley. The trial also continued for the other accused: Paul Bradley (54), Jason Bradley (20) and Dean Bradley (24). Jason was found to have inflicted fatal wounds on Reilly and may be convicted of murder or manslaughter depending on provocation. Dean was accused of running over Reilly in a BMW, with the jury to decide if it was an accident or deliberate. Paul was charged with joint enterprise, with conviction dependent on shared intent to kill or cause serious injury. The jury will consider all verdicts on Tuesday.
In a Central Criminal Court hearing, Jason Bradley, aged 20, was found guilty of manslaughter rather than murder for the death of Neil Reilly, aged 36, at Esker Glebe, Lucan, on 18 January 2017. Bradley's defence argued that he lost all self‑control after being threatened by Reilly, who owed him €9,000 for drugs, and that the killings were a result of a chaotic confrontation. The prosecution maintained that Bradley intentionally inflicted multiple chop injuries and that the death was premeditated. The court considered Bradley's claim of provocation and the context of the night's events, including shots fired at the Bradley home and a subsequent car chase. The jury was instructed to weigh Bradley's state of mind and the lack of intent to kill, leading to the manslaughter verdict. The case also involved the Bradley family's defence of Paul Bradley, Dean Bradley, and Ryan Bradley, each facing separate charges related to the incident. Paul Bradley pleaded not guilty.
During a murder trial at the Central Criminal Court, Jason Bradley, aged 20, admitted that he inflicted chop wounds on the head, body and arms of Neil Reilly, 36, who died at Esker Glebe in Lucan on 18 January 2017. Deputy State Pathologist Dr Michael Curtis had previously explained that the chop injuries caused lacerations to Reilly's brain and severe damage to his back, shoulder and arms. Bradley's defence counsel, Michael Bowman SC, acknowledged Bradley's responsibility for the chop injuries. The trial also involved Paul Bradley, 54, and his sons Dean, 24, and Ryan, 18, all of whom pleaded not guilty to the murder. The prosecution, represented by Paul Murray SC, argued that the Bradleys had a joint agreement to murder Reilly, citing motives such as debt for drugs and a prior break‑in. The case remains at the trial stage, with the judge, Paul Coffey, presiding.
The prosecution finished presenting evidence in the trial of Paul Bradley (54) and his sons Jason (20), Dean (24) and Ryan (18), who deny murdering Neil Reilly (36) after he fired shots at their home. The prosecution alleged that Reilly fired two shots at the Bradley residence before 4 a.m., prompting a chase that ended with Reilly being beaten to death and run over by a car. A pathologist described chop wounds to Reilly's head, torso and limbs and crush injuries consistent with being run over. On the final day of evidence, the jury heard a text message from Bradley sent at 1:32 a.m. on 19 January 2017, stating, "I ran after him with his gun, I got him with no gun." The prosecution also presented testimony that Bradley had sought advice about a son's drug dealing, and that police found no knife or implement that could have caused Reilly's injuries. Paul Bradley pleaded not guilty.
In the Central Criminal Court, Dean Bradley, aged 24, admitted that he was driving a BMW that struck and ran over Neil Reilly, who was already on the ground, at Esker Glebe in Lucan on 18 January 2017. His father, Paul Bradley, 54, and brothers Jason, 20, and Ryan, 18, also pleaded not guilty to Reilly's murder. Paul Bradley admitted driving a Mercedes jeep that followed Reilly's Mazda and that his jeep crashed into the Mazda. He then exited the jeep and kicked Reilly, who was involved in an altercation with Jason Bradley. Paul Bradley also admitted that Reilly's blood was on his boots and trouser leg and that Reilly's phone was found in his jeep. The prosecution alleges the Bradley men chased and murdered Reilly after he fired two shots at their home around 4 a.m. The jury heard that Reilly had multiple chop wounds and injuries consistent with being run over.
During the trial of Paul Bradley (54) and his sons Dean (24), Jason (20) and Ryan (18) for the murder of Neil Reilly, witness Graham Hynes denied telling a garda that he knew of a plan to "blast" the Bradley home or that there would be retaliation against the Bradley family. Hynes said he met Reilly in prison and reconnected in late 2016, but he denied any such statements to the police. The Bradleys remain not guilty and the trial continues before Justice Paul Coffey with a jury of eleven.
Two foot soldiers, Gary Gleeson (34) and Stephen Dunne (39), were arrested in August 2017 after Garda detectives intercepted a Fiat doblo van in Dublin. The van contained a loaded 9mm Luger pistol with ten rounds, a can of petrol, tissues, a lighter, rubber gloves and a small amount of cocaine. DNA evidence linked Dunne to a SIM card in a tracking device found on Michael Frazer's van, and to the firearm's handle and trigger. A recorded conversation from 7:19 pm on 7 August revealed Gleeson demanding "head shots" to secure payment, with Dunne agreeing to approach Frazer. The men had previously been charged with conspiracy to murder Frazer. At the Special Criminal Court, they pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life. The court remanded them in custody until 13 July for further reports, with no sentencing yet announced.
The murder trial of Paul Bradley (54) and his sons Jason (20), Dean (24), and Ryan (18) continues before Justice Paul Coffey and a jury. The defendants, of Liscarne Gardens, Dublin 22, have pleaded not guilty to the alleged murder of Neil Reilly (36) at Esker Glebe in Lucan, Dublin, on January 18, 2017. Prosecution witness Danielle Cusack, a veterinary student, testified that she saw a car drive over Mr. Reilly three times. She alleged that on the second occasion, two men held him up before releasing him as the vehicle reversed into him. Defence counsel for Ryan Bradley, Caroline Biggs SC, challenged this account, noting that no other witness observed the incident and that CCTV footage suggested the car was present for only about 20 seconds. Ms. Cusack maintained her testimony, stating she was not mistaken and had delayed giving a full statement to gardai until August 2017 due to her final exams. She acknowledged omitting the detail about being held up from her initial written account but insisted she was telling the truth. The trial is ongoing, with the matter not yet finalised.
The murder trial of Paul Bradley (54) and his sons Jason (20), Dean (24), and Ryan (18) is ongoing before Justice Paul Coffey and a jury. All four defendants have pleaded not guilty to the alleged murder of Neil Reilly (36) at Esker Glebe in Lucan, Dublin, on January 18, 2017. Witness Danielle Cusack, a veterinary surgeon, testified that she observed the deceased being repeatedly run over by a car and attacked by two or three men. She described seeing the driver reverse over Mr. Reilly while two men held him, followed by a third pass. Ms. Cusack stated she administered the Act of Contrition to the dying man, who repeatedly said, "I'm sorry. I'm ready to go now. I have to go." During cross-examination, defence counsel for Jason Bradley questioned discrepancies between her court testimony and a prior written account regarding the men holding the victim. Ms. Cusack maintained her court evidence was a full and honest account. The matter was adjourned, with Ms. Cusack scheduled to continue cross-examination the following day.
The murder trial of Paul Bradley, Dean Bradley, Jason Bradley, and Ryan Bradley is ongoing at the Central Criminal Court before Justice Paul Coffey and a jury. The four defendants, from Liscarne Gardens, Dublin 22, have all pleaded not guilty to the alleged murder of Neil Reilly (36) at Esker Glebe in Lucan, Dublin, on January 18, 2017. During testimony, witness Danielle Cusack told the jury that she observed Mr. Reilly staggering in the road before a car struck him. She reported hearing the men laughing after the initial impact. Ms. Cusack stated that two or three men then attacked the deceased. She described hearing the car screech in reverse and observed two men holding Mr. Reilly up by the arms. According to her evidence, they let him go at the last second, allowing the car to drive over him again. The prosecution, led by Paul Murray SC, presented this account to the court. The matter remains at the trial stage, with no findings, sentences, or finalisations recorded. Ms. Cusack was scheduled to continue her evidence later in the day. The report attributes these actions to the accused based on witness testimony, and the charges remain alleged or contested.
A man from Lucan has been sentenced to six years imprisonment at the Special Criminal Court for his involvement in a kneecapping incident in County Dublin in January 2013. Eamon McNamee, aged 37, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence, namely assault causing harm. The court heard that a man was shot in the leg at Fairgreen, Saggart after being brought to the location by McNamee and others. Gardaí recovered a bullet and found firearms residue on McNamee matching residue on the injured party's clothing. McNamee remained silent during police interviews. The three-judge court reduced his sentence from eight years and six months to six years, suspending the final two years following his public disassociation from unlawful organisations. Ms Justice Isobel Kennedy noted this undertaking was a rare occurrence before the court and that McNamee held the lowest rank in the chain of command. He was also ordered to enter a €1,000 bond to keep the peace for five years.
During the murder trial of Paul Bradley and his sons, witness Brenda O'Connell testified that she heard bones crunching and the victim's groans as a black car drove over the body twice. She described the car moving slowly, reversing, and then driving over the man again, noting there was no hurry. Another witness, Colin Dardis, recounted seeing a jeep and a dark‑coloured car involved in the incident, with the car striking the victim and then reversing before driving over him a second time. Defence counsel argued that the car had driven at speed and collided with the deceased, but the witness disagreed. The trial, presided over by Justice Paul Coffey, continues with a jury of twelve. Paul Bradley pleaded not guilty.
During a Central Criminal Court trial, Detective Garda Ronan Lawlor presented plastic fragments recovered from the road near the alleged murder site of Neil Reilly, showing a match to the broken headlight of a Mercedes jeep seized at Paul Bradley's home. Bradley (54) and his sons Jason (20), Dean (24), and Ryan (18) all pleaded not guilty to Reilly's murder. The prosecution argued that Reilly fired shots at the Bradley residence, prompting a car chase that ended with Reilly suffering severe crush injuries and multiple chop wounds. Garda Lawlor also examined a black BMW seized from the Bradley property, noting blood‑like stains and swipe marks, but found no relevant evidence. The trial focused on whether the Bradleys acted in a joint enterprise to murder Reilly, with the jury hearing forensic evidence and the prosecution's case before a judge's instructions were given.
The murder trial of Paul Bradley, 54, and his sons Jason, Dean, and Ryan, has heard evidence regarding the alleged killing of Neil Reilly, 36, at Esker Glebe in Lucan, Dublin, on January 18, 2017. All four defendants have pleaded not guilty to the charge. Prosecution counsel Paul Murray SC presented testimony from Detective Sergeant Gordon Woulfe, who described Ryan Bradley, then 17, as pale and showing signs of anguish during a police interview hours after the incident. The prosecution alleges the family chased a shooter who had fired two shots at their home, resulting in Reilly's death. Dean Bradley testified to hearing gunshots and driving with Ryan, while Ryan stated he was shaking and did not know who shot at the house. Garda Rachel O'Malley identified Reilly's fingerprint in a Mazda car found near the scene. Mr Justice Paul Coffey directed the jury to return on Tuesday to address a legal issue in their absence, meaning the matter was adjourned.
Paul Bradley, aged 54, denies murdering Neil Reilly, 36, who was found dead at Esker Glebe after a shotgun attack on 18 January 2017. Bradley claims a masked man fired a shot that "whizzed" past his head while he slept. He says he tried to pursue the shooter but failed to locate him. Bradley and his sons Jason (20), Dean (24) and Ryan (18) have pleaded not guilty. Garda testimony notes Bradley's jeep was damaged and had blood on the driver's side panel and front wheel; Bradley attributes the damage to an earlier, unreported accident. Sgt Maeve Ward reports a broken sitting‑room window and glass on the floor at Bradley's home. Jason Bradley was found with a deep cut on his hand and dried blood on his feet; he was taken to Tallaght Hospital. The trial is before Justice Paul Coffey with a jury of twelve.
During a murder trial, Deputy State Pathologist Dr Michael Curtis presented evidence that the victim, Neil Reilly, suffered more than 40 injuries. He described chop wounds to Reilly's head causing brain lacerations, multiple fractured ribs, extensive pelvic fractures, and scrapes consistent with being dragged across a rough surface. Curtis argued that the crushed pelvis and chest injuries could indicate that Reilly was run over, though the chest wounds might also result from resuscitation attempts. He noted seven blows with a chopping implement, including two to the head, and similar injuries to arms, back, and shoulder, all life‑threatening. Toxicology revealed cocaine, heroin, methadone, and codeine in Reilly's system. The trial, involving Paul Bradley and his sons, continues before Justice Paul Coffey and a jury. Paul Bradley pleaded not guilty. Pathologist Dr Michael Curtis pleaded not guilty.
When Gardaí and paramedics arrived at the alleged murder scene at Esker Glebe, Lucan, they found Neil Reilly, 36, lying face‑down on the kerb with multiple stab wounds and broken ribs. The Central Criminal Court heard that Reilly had been beaten to death after he fired shots at a house in Dublin. The paramedics attempted to revive him, puncturing his lung and inserting a tube in his throat, but he went into cardiac arrest en route to James Connolly Memorial Hospital. Garda Niall Glackin, one of the first responders, described Reilly's clothes torn and deep lacerations on his back, shoulder and arm, while Garda Conor Mallon and Garda Orlene Corrigan noted that Reilly's arm appeared almost severed. The trial, involving Paul Bradley, 54, and his sons Jason (20), Dean (24) and Ryan (18), continues before Justice Paul Coffey and a jury of twelve. The prosecution alleges the men are guilty of murder. The defence maintains their innocence. Paul Bradley pleaded not guilty.
During a murder trial, a mother of five, Sabrina Church, testified that she was shocked when Gardaí investigating the alleged murder of Neil Reilly showed her a gun left in her garden. Church, who was at home with her husband and children on the night of the incident, described the gun as appearing to be a toy and expressed that whoever had left it there had no concern for her family. The trial concerns Paul Bradley (54) and his sons Jason (20), Dean (24) and Ryan (18), who have all pleaded not guilty to Reilly's murder. The prosecution alleges that Reilly fired a shotgun at the Bradley residence, leading to a car chase and his death. The jury has reviewed CCTV footage and forensic evidence linking the gun to the crime. The trial continues before Justice Paul Coffey and a 12‑person jury.
In the Central Criminal Court, Paul Bradley (54) and his sons Jason (20), Dean (24) and Ryan (18) are on trial for the murder of Neil Reilly (36) at Esker Glebe, Lucan, on 18 January 2017. The defendants plead not guilty. The prosecution alleges that Reilly fired a shotgun at the Bradley home shortly before 4 a.m., leading to a car chase that ended with Reilly being beaten to death by the Bradleys. On the day after the alleged attack, Garda Sergeant Maeve Ward found a shotgun in the garden of a house on Rowlagh Crescent, close to an unlocked white van containing a balaclava. The weapon was identified in court and shown to the jury. The jury also watched CCTV footage of a white van arriving at Liscarne Gardens at 3.51 a.m., leaving, and a second car following. An emergency call at 3.56 a.m.
In a trial opened on 30 May 2018, Paul Bradley (54) and his sons Jason (20), Dean (24) and Ryan (18) of Liscarne Gardens, Dublin 22, denied murdering Neil Reilly (36) at Esker Glebe, Lucan, on 18 January 2017. Prosecutor Paul Murray SC presented evidence that Reilly fired a shotgun at the Bradley home around 4 a.m. The accused were present and allegedly chased Reilly in a jeep and a BMW. Gardai were alerted and later found the vehicles returning to the house. Reilly was pursued to Esker Glebe, where a Mazda crashed and he was left for dead. A pathologist's report recorded seven blows with a chopping implement, two to the head and five to the body, plus severe crush injuries to the pelvis. The prosecution argued the accused were willing, knowing participants in a joint enterprise to murder Reilly. The jury was instructed to decide solely on the evidence presented in court. Paul Bradley pleaded not guilty.
Gary Gleeson (34) and Stephen Dunne (39) pleaded guilty before the Special Criminal Court to possessing a 9mm Luger semi‑automatic pistol and 10 rounds of 9mm Sellier and Bellot ammunition with intent to endanger life. The offence occurred at Naas Road, Crumlin on 7 August. Dunne, who lives on Meile an Ri Drive, Lucan, and Gleeson, of Muskerry Road, Ballyfermot, had earlier faced conspiracy to murder charges involving Michael Frazer. Judge Tony Hunt, with Judges Gerard Griffin and Flann Brennan, remanded them in custody for a sentence hearing on 22 June, allowing time for report preparation.
Anna Marie Pezzillo (35) and Rachel Comiskey (35) pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter of Ian Quinn (32) at Annally Grove, Dublin 15, between 30 and 31 May 2014. The two women admitted that they suffocated Quinn by placing plastic bags over his head after a period of drinking vodka and taking tranquillisers. They claimed the intent was to frighten, not kill, and that they had not intended to cause death. Pezzillo had been released from Limerick prison the day before Quinn joined them, and the three had a history of drug and alcohol use. Both women expressed remorse in letters to the court. Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy remanded them in custody until 14 May, when he will deliver their sentences.
A man has been convicted of assaulting his brother and sister-in-law with a fire extinguisher during a family gathering in Dublin. David Fludgate (39) pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to causing them harm at a public house on Old Lucan Road, Palmerstown on 13 December 2015. The incident occurred during their father's 70th birthday party following a dispute about helium balloons. CCTV evidence showed Fludgate swinging the extinguisher twice at his brother, Noel Fludgate, and once at Tracy Fludgate, causing both to fall to the ground. Noel Fludgate sustained a head wound requiring seven staples, while his wife received treatment for injuries. Fludgate, who is currently residing at hostel accommodation on Longford Street Little, was sentenced to 21 months imprisonment. The judge noted the assaults were serious but reduced the headline sentence of four years due to his guilty plea and rehabilitation efforts.
Prince Ajibola, a 50‑year‑old father of four from Castlegate Place, Adamstown, Lucan, pleaded guilty in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possessing a child‑pornography clip that showed a child under five being raped. The clip, sent to his phone via WhatsApp on 20 July 2016, was discovered when his two mobile phones were seized after his arrest at Dublin Airport on 1 September 2016. Ajibola admitted he had only viewed the clip once, then shut it down, and claimed he had forgotten it was on his phone. He denied forwarding it to anyone. The judge, citing his early guilty plea, remorse and cooperation, imposed a one‑year suspended sentence and ordered that he be entered on the sex offenders register. The sender of the clip has pleaded guilty to distribution and will be sentenced next month.
Two Dublin men, Garry Gleeson, 34, of Ballyfermot, and Stephen Dunne, 38, of South Lucan, are charged with conspiring to murder Michael Frazer between 28 July and 7 August 2017. The State Solicitor, Michael O'Donovan, informed the court that the Director of Public Prosecutions had applied for an order to have the men tried before the Special Criminal Court. Judge Tony Hunt, with Judges Patricia Ryan and Ann Ryan, granted the order, allowing the case to proceed in the non‑jury Special Criminal Court.
Robert Maguire, aged 35, was originally sentenced to two concurrent four‑year terms for assault causing harm and false imprisonment of his ex‑partner on 14 January 2012. The sentences were suspended for the final two years each. The Director of Public Prosecutions appealed, arguing the sentence was unduly lenient. A three‑judge court, led by Mr Justice Alan Mahon, reviewed the case and imposed a new three‑year jail term. The judge noted Maguire's history of 13 convictions, his minimisation of the assault, lack of insight, and high risk of reoffending. The court found the original net custodial sentence of two years too lenient and resentenced Maguire to four years imprisonment on both counts, to run concurrently with the final 12 months of each suspended for three years. He was required to enter a good behaviour bond for the suspended period. The court praised his progress while in prison and encouraged continued improvement. Robert Maguire pleaded guilty.
At the Central Criminal Court in Dublin, Anna Marie Pezzillo, 34, and Rachel Comiskey, 35, both pleaded not guilty to the murder of Ian Quinn, 32, but guilty to manslaughter. The offence occurred in an apartment in Block B, Annally Grove, Ongar, Dublin 15, between 30 and 31 May 2014. The prosecution accepted their pleas. Justice Patrick McCarthy remanded Comiskey on bail and Pezzillo in custody until 16 April, when sentencing will take place.
In a High Court hearing on 12 February 2018, Justice Caroline Costello placed a stay on a committal order that would have jailed property owner Liam Mulvaney. The original order followed Mulvaney's refusal to comply with an injunction issued in December by receiver Tom O'Brien, who alleged that Mulvaney had interfered with the receivership of 17 properties he owned. The injunction had prohibited Mulvaney from trespassing or otherwise interfering with the properties. Mulvaney, who disputes the validity of the receiver's appointment, had been found in contempt of the injunction. Justice Costello agreed to suspend the committal order provided Mulvaney would abide by the injunction, except that investigations would continue into his claim that a house at Avondale Lodge, one of the receivership properties, is his family home. While that investigation proceeds, Mulvaney and his family may remain at Avondale Lodge.