Court archive
2026-03-16 · Dublin
A 19-year-old who was a juvenile when charged pleaded guilty after reaching more than 180 km/hr during a garda pursuit and crashing into a heavy goods vehicle. Judge Orla Crowe referred him to the Probation Service for assessment and adjourned sentencing while he remains on continuing bail.
2025-07-25 · Dublin
In a case heard by the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, Francis Joseph Woods, a 75‑year‑old accountant and property developer, was found guilty of defrauding a farmer by securing a €54,000 mortgage on the farmer's behalf in 2007. Woods, acting as director of a property development company, persuaded the farmer to pay a €14,000 deposit and sign a loan agreement after a meeting with a mortgage broker. The farmer later received his deposit back in 2008, but was informed by Ulster Bank in 2009 that he owed the full mortgage amount plus interest. Gardaí uncovered a forged mortgage drawdown letter during their 2015 investigation. Woods pleaded guilty to one count of defrauding the farmer, admitted financial difficulty, and had no prior convictions except minor traffic offences. Judge Orla Crowe sentenced him to an 18‑month prison term suspended on strict conditions, citing the breach of trust and the farmer's significant financial loss.
2024-11-26 · Dublin
A 21‑year‑old man, Shane Murray, was jailed for three years and six months for driving a stolen car and striking a cyclist, leaving the victim with a broken leg and ankle. The collision was recorded on Snapchat and shown in court, where the video showed Murray driving on after the impact and shouting "Go, Go, Go" from the front seat. The judge criticised the callousness of uploading the footage and of Murray's failure to stop or check on the cyclist. Murray also pleaded guilty to a robbery the previous month, for which he received an 18‑month sentence; both sentences run concurrently. He was disqualified from driving for four years and had a six‑month suspended portion of the driving sentence. The cyclist, a Croatian courier, required surgery for his fractures. Murray expressed remorse in a letter to the court. The case highlighted the seriousness of reckless driving and the use of stolen vehicles.
2024-07-31 · Dublin
An 18-year-old man from Rathmullan, County Donegal, has been sentenced to four years imprisonment, with the final year suspended, at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court following a dangerous high-speed pursuit through the capital in November 2021. Aaron Donnelly pleaded guilty to two counts of endangerment and one count of unlawful use of a vehicle without consent. During the incident, Donnelly drove a stolen car at speeds exceeding 160km/h whilst evading gardaí, travelling the wrong way down Dame Street at 100km/h and through multiple red lights. The pursuit, which began after gardaí spotted three youths acting suspiciously, saw other road users forced to take evasive action to avoid collision. Judge Martin Nolan placed the offence in the "middle to high" range of endangerment, disqualifying Donnelly from driving for six years. The sentence was backdated to January, with the court noting Donnelly's age at the time of the offence, his cooperation with authorities, and positive progress in custody.
2023-03-27 · Dublin
A 20‑year‑old Dublin man was jailed for six months after posting a collage of intimate images of his teenage ex‑girlfriend on Snapchat to 1,100 followers. He pleaded guilty to one count of distributing intimate images without consent on 21 September 2021, the offence having become criminal only seven months earlier. The judge, Dara Hayes, noted the modern nature of the crime and the potential audience. He imposed a headline sentence of two years, reduced to 18 months after mitigating factors, and suspended the final 12 months on strict conditions: engagement with probation for 18 months, required treatments, disclosure of any intimate relationship, and no contact with the victim. The offender was 19 at the time of the offence, the victim 18, and some images were taken when she was 17. The victim did not attend the hearing, and a victim impact statement was submitted but not read.
2023-02-15 · Dublin
In a 2023 High Court ruling, Mr Justice Alexander Owens held that more than €1 million in assets linked to Ross Browning, a senior member of the Kinahan cartel, were obtained from the proceeds of crime. The seized assets included cars, jewellery, designer watches, a horse‑riding arena complex in North County Dublin, a property in Garristown, lands in Rush, and a house on Deanstown Road, Finglas. Owens found that Browning's involvement in organised crime was "probable" and that the assets were acquired either directly or indirectly from criminal proceeds. He rejected most arguments from Browning's relatives about legitimate sources, noting that Browning's financial means between 2011 and 2017 were modest and could not support the purchases. The court also directed that certain relatives receive a share of the proceeds from the sale of seized properties, while confirming that the assets were indeed proceeds of crime.
2022-12-13 · Dublin
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, a 20‑year‑old man pleaded guilty to distributing intimate images of his ex‑girlfriend without her consent. The offence occurred in September 2021, just months after the law criminalised such conduct. The man, who was 19 at the time, posted a collage of four intimate photos on Snapchat, where he had 1,100 followers, after the couple had broken up. The images were taken during their relationship, some when she was 17 and she was 18 at the time of the offence. Gardaí were alerted, and he was arrested in October 2021. He admitted the offence and made full admissions to the police. The victim did not attend the sentencing hearing, and a victim impact statement was submitted but not read. The judge, citing the immaturity and lack of foresight of the defendant, ordered a Probation Services report and adjourned the case for finalisation on 27 March next year.
2021-06-29 · Dublin
In a Central Criminal Court hearing, Amanda Hamilton, aged 29, addressed her father, Paul Hamilton, 55, after he pleaded guilty to two counts of oral rape and four counts of sexual assault. Hamilton first abused Amanda when she was eight, orally raping her after showing her a magazine and telling her it was normal. The abuse continued for about two years, ending in 2002 when Amanda informed her mother, who then forced Hamilton to leave the family home. The case was investigated in 2019 after Amanda, now an adult, made a complaint. Justice Michael White sentenced Hamilton to eight years' imprisonment, suspending the final year on strict conditions. Amanda's victim impact statement described lifelong guilt, health problems, and her father's lack of remorse, while the court noted Hamilton's cooperation and lack of prior convictions as mitigating factors.
2020-12-21 · Dublin
Thomas Griffin, 26, of Croftwood Park, Ballyfermot, Dublin, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for his role in a high‑speed Garda chase that exposed multiple cars and a pedestrian to "very considerable danger." He pleaded guilty to two charges of endangerment at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 17 June 2018. The judge, Melanie Greally, described the driving as "very extreme in nature" and noted that Griffin was intoxicated with drugs and alcohol during the incident. Griffin had 46 prior convictions, including assault, road traffic and public order offences. The judge suspended the final 12 months of a three‑and‑a‑half‑year term, citing his demonstrated potential and confrontation of his demons while on remand. The chase involved speeding over 140 km/h in a 100 km/h zone, running red lights, driving on the hard shoulder, and forcing other traffic to take evasive action.
2019-05-20 · Dublin
Three men – Michael Maughan (23), Martin Maughan (30) and John Reilly (30) – pleaded guilty to discharging a shotgun at Edenmore Crescent, Raheny, on 12 June 2016. The offence stemmed from a dispute over a €30,000 insurance payout following a traffic accident involving Michael Maughan. Judge Melanie Greally sentenced Michael and Martin to four and a half years' imprisonment, suspending the final two years on strict conditions and requiring 12 months' supervision by the Probation Service. John Reilly received a three and a half year sentence, suspended in full, reflecting his lesser role and fewer serious prior convictions. The judge noted the men's remorse, positive changes since the offence, and the absence of further hostilities, but emphasised that a custodial sentence was unavoidable given their previous offending histories. The case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
2019-05-01 · Dublin
In the Patrick Quirke trial, the jury was not allowed to hear certain audio recordings that the prosecution had found on Quirke's computer. The recordings included conversations between Quirke and his wife Imelda, between Quirke and Mary Lowry, and a conversation between Lowry and her boyfriend Flor Cantillon. The defence argued that the recordings would prejudice the jury by suggesting Quirke had "strange sexual proclivities," and Justice Eileen Creedon agreed, ruling them inadmissible. Only the conversation with Cantillon was played to the jury. Quirke's computer had also been used to search for articles about notorious Irish murders, including those of Joe O'Reilly, Siobhan Kearney, and Jo Jo Dollard. The defence said these searches were common and not relevant, and Justice Creedon ruled them inadmissible for being potentially prejudicial. A reenactment of a tank inspection that Quirke claimed to have seen was also ruled inadmissible as "frail.".
2017-05-30 · Dublin
Rachel Breen, a 49‑year‑old occupational therapist from Skerries, had her driving licence restored after a 2014 disqualification for dangerous driving that caused serious bodily harm to a two‑year‑old boy on Naul Road, Balbriggan, in October 2012. Breen pleaded guilty at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, admitting she was travelling below the 80 kph limit and had not seen the junction, which was poorly marked and badly surfaced. The court had previously found her a "decent woman" who made a "serious error of judgement" and imposed a four‑year disqualification and a €5,000 damages order. At a brief hearing, the court, with no objection from the prosecution, granted her licence restoration under the Road Traffic Act, noting she had been off the road since December 2014 and needed a licence for her responsible job.
2016-07-22 · Dublin
Joe O'Reilly, who was convicted in 2007 of murdering his wife and sentenced to life imprisonment, has been granted legal aid to pursue an appeal to the Supreme Court. The legal aid certificate was sought by his counsel, Ronan Munro BL, after a 2012 application to have his conviction declared a miscarriage of justice was dismissed as an "abuse of process" by the Court of Appeal. The Supreme Court has no automatic right of appeal in such cases, and the court has indicated that applications for legal aid should be made to the Court of Appeal. Mr Justice Birmingham, sitting with Mr Justice Seán Ryan and Mr Justice John Edwards, dismissed O'Reilly's appeal, stating that the arguments he raised were an "unacceptable strategy" because they were raised after the trial and after his earlier appeal. O'Reilly's application under section 2 of the Criminal Procedure Act was therefore not allowed to proceed to full hearing.
2016-05-11 · Dublin
Petrica Lucaci, 26, was jailed for four years after a series of violent incidents on the M50 and at Dublin Airport. He abandoned his car at a toll booth, walked to the airport, hijacked a BMW and pursued a taxi driver, breaking red lights and driving against traffic. During the chase he struck three Gardaí, one of whom was cut behind the ear, and later assaulted two security officers at Beaumont Hospital. Lucaci pleaded guilty to unlawful seizure of a vehicle, attempted unlawful seizure, assault on Kevin O'Brien, assault on Garda Adrian McHugh, assault on two security officers, endangerment and dangerous driving. He had no prior convictions. Judge Terrence O'Sullivan sentenced him to five years with the final year suspended, banned him from driving for six years, and ordered anger‑management treatment under probation supervision. The judge noted Lucaci's hyper‑aggression and the physical and psychological impact on victims, including a five‑year‑old girl.
2016-03-18 · Dublin
Joe O'Reilly is seeking Supreme Court permission to appeal the Court of Appeal's dismissal of his miscarriage‑of‑justice application. In July 2007, a Central Criminal Court jury convicted him of murdering his wife, Rachel, and sentenced him to life imprisonment. O'Reilly's earlier appeal in 2009 failed, and a 2012 attempt to quash the conviction on the basis of unlawful detention was also dismissed. In November 2012 he obtained legal aid to pursue a miscarriage‑of‑justice claim under Section 2 of the Criminal Procedure Act, but the Court of Appeal ruled it an abuse of process, citing no new facts. The Court of Appeal, presided over by Justices Birmingham, Ryan and Edwards, dismissed the application, noting that the alleged evidence mishap had occurred during the original trial and that O'Reilly had been fully informed at the time.
2015-12-03 · Dublin
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, 18‑year‑old Paddy Lawrence was found guilty of unlawful taking of a car, handling stolen property, criminal damage and dangerous driving. On 4 March 2015 he stole a Skoda Octavia from a Balbriggan house, then drove it at high speed, causing a collision on Naul Road that smashed into a car driven by Eddie Tiernan. Tiernan's ten‑year‑old son and eight‑year‑old daughter were inside the vehicle; all were hospitalised with minor injuries. Lawrence fled the scene, smirking when Tiernan asked him to help the trapped family escape. He was arrested later that day. The court described the crash as "inevitable" and Lawrence as "incorrigible", sentencing him to four years' imprisonment with the final 18 months suspended. The Skoda was written off and the other passengers were never apprehended. Lawrence has 37 prior convictions.
2015-06-12 · Dublin
John Wilson, 56, of Oliver Bond Street, Dublin, was sentenced to eight years in prison at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for his involvement in a €528,000 cannabis operation. Judge Martin Nolan imposed the sentence, backdated to February of this year, stating Wilson deserved the same term as his co-accused. Wilson pleaded guilty to possessing 88kg of cannabis at Forrest Little Road, Swords, on August 8, 2008. He had previously taken a bench warrant in 2011 and was rearrested in England earlier this year after serving a five-year UK sentence for conspiring to supply cannabis. His co-accused, Joseph Douglas, 38, and James Griffin, 48, were both jailed for eight years for the same offence in 2011. Robert Wilson, 51, received a ten-year sentence in 2011, with the final two years suspended. Detective Sergeant Emmet Casserly testified that surveillance linked Wilson's phone and pickup truck to the loading of 370 slabs of cannabis into a van driven by Griffin. Defence counsel Sean Gillane SC argued for leniency, noting Wilson had "buried his head in the sand" by fleeing. The court accepted that a person above Wilson guided the operation. This sentencing concludes the proceedings for Wilson, while the matters for Douglas, Griffin, and Robert Wilson were finalised in 2011.
2015-05-21 · Dublin
Andrew O'Toole, 22, was given a suspended sentence of three and a half years after pleading guilty to dangerous driving and reckless endangerment for leading Gardaí on a high‑speed chase on a stolen motorbike. The incident, which took place on May 26, 2013, involved O'Toole driving the wrong way down a dual carriageway, around several roundabouts, and failing to stop at red lights, ultimately crashing into a parked car. Garda Stephen Walsh described how the pursuit forced other motorists to take evasive action, including a bus that had to swerve into road works. O'Toole was arrested after a brief struggle that injured the Garda's hand. He has 12 prior convictions and became a father two days after the offence. Judge Martin Nolan remanded him in custody for over a month, warning that re‑offending would result in further custody. The court noted his recent period of good conduct but emphasised the danger he posed to himself and others.
2015-05-11 · Dublin
The Court of Appeal has dismissed Joe O'Reilly's application to have his conviction for the murder of his wife declared a miscarriage of justice, ruling the bid an abuse of process. The 42-year-old appellant was found guilty by a Central Criminal Court jury in July 2007 and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife at their home in the Naul, Co. Dublin. The three-judge panel, led by Mr Justice George Birmingham, agreed with the Director of Public Prosecutions that O'Reilly's application, based on events during his trial where a portion of the book of evidence was found in the jury room, was an unacceptable strategy to raise after his earlier appeal. The court noted that O'Reilly was fully informed and engaged with the issue at the time, having instructed his legal team not to discharge the jury. Consequently, his application under section 2 of the Criminal Procedure Act will not proceed to a full hearing. This decision follows O'Reilly's failed appeal against conviction in 2009 and a subsequent unsuccessful attempt to quash his conviction in 2012. Rachel O'Reilly's mother, Rose Callaly, expressed relief at the outcome, stating the family was thrilled to have continued to receive justice.
2015-04-22 · Dublin
Andrew O'Toole, 22, was remanded in custody after a high‑speed chase in which he drove a stolen motorbike the wrong way down a dual carriageway, around roundabouts, and through red lights, ultimately crashing into a parked car. He pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and reckless endangerment at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. O'Toole had 12 prior convictions and became a father two days after the offence. During the pursuit, motorists were forced to take evasive action, including a bus that swerved into road works. Garda Stephen Walsh chased O'Toole, who eventually crashed on Woodhazel Terrace in Ballymun. O'Toole was arrested after a struggle that injured the Garda's hand. He later said he "blanked" when questioned. Judge Martin Nolan revoked his bail, remanded him until 21 May for sentencing, and urged him to reflect on the danger he posed to himself, the public and the Gardaí.
2015-03-03 · Dublin
In March 2015 the Court of Appeal considered whether Joe O'Reilly could have his 2007 murder conviction declared a miscarriage of justice. O'Reilly, 42 at the time of the trial, was convicted of killing his wife in their Naul home and sentenced to life imprisonment. He applied under Section 2 of the Criminal Procedure Act 1993, claiming that a portion of the book of evidence had been left in the jury room during the trial, potentially compromising the jury's impartiality. The Director of Public Prosecutions argued the application was an abuse of process, as no new facts had emerged and no attempt had been made to discharge the jury. O'Reilly's counsel contended the case was stateable, citing the lack of inquiry into how the evidence entered the jury room and whether jurors had read it. The Court of Appeal reserved judgment, to be decided as soon as possible, following O'Reilly's earlier unsuccessful appeals in 2009 and 2012.
2015-02-12 · Dublin
In February 2015, lawyers for Joe O'Reilly, who was convicted of murdering his wife in 2007 and sentenced to life imprisonment, applied to the Central Criminal Court for inspection facilities while he appeals his conviction. The request, made by counsel Ronan Munro BL, was granted by Mr Justice Paul Carney without objection from the State. The inspection facilities are intended to allow O'Reilly's legal team to examine the trial file. O'Reilly has filed an appeal under Section 2 of the Criminal Procedure Act 1993, claiming his conviction was a miscarriage of justice. The State has moved to strike out the appeal, a motion that will be heard by the Court of Appeal on 3 March. The appeal's grounds include alleged mishandling of evidence and questionable meetings during the 2007 trial. O'Reilly has previously lost appeals in 2009 and 2012, and in November 2012 he was granted legal aid to pursue the miscarriage‑of‑justice claim.
2015-01-26 · Meath
A 22‑year‑old Meath man, Graham McGuinness, was sentenced to four years in prison for driving a stolen car into a crowded viewing area at Dublin Airport. He pleaded guilty to unlawful use of a car and a second charge of dangerous driving. McGuinness, who had been disqualified from driving for ten years, drove recklessly up an embankment, jumped out of the moving car, and caused a large crowd of plane‑spotters to scatter. The judge, Martin Nolan, noted that McGuinness had "put the fear of God" into bystanders and suspended the final year of the sentence, citing his youth and potential for rehabilitation. McGuinness had 41 prior convictions, including criminal damage, theft, burglary, drug offences and threats to kill, and had struggled with alcohol and drugs. The court heard he had been in care from age 12 to 17 and had a very difficult, unsettled life with little stability.
2014-12-18 · Dublin
Rachel Breen, a 46‑year‑old Dublin‑based occupational therapist, pleaded guilty in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm after she drove through a poorly marked junction on Naul Road, Balbriggan, on 6 October 2012. The incident left a two‑year‑old boy with permanent facial scars. Breen was found at the scene administering first aid and was later disqualified from driving for four years. Judge Desmond Hogan described her as a "decent woman" who made a "serious error of judgement" and imposed a €5,000 fine, noting that no aggravating factors such as speed or intoxication were present. The court did not impose a custodial sentence, and all injured parties were compensated through Breen's insurance. The judge highlighted that the fine would impact Breen's working life due to her driving ban.
2014-11-17 · Dublin
In March 2015 the Court of Appeal will hear the State's motion to strike out Joe O'Reilly's appeal against his 2007 conviction for the murder of his wife, Rachel O'Reilly. O'Reilly, aged 41 at the time of the trial, was sentenced to life imprisonment after a jury found him guilty of killing his wife in their Naul home. The appeal, lodged under Section 2 of the Criminal Procedure Act 1993, seeks to have the conviction declared a miscarriage of justice. The State has counter‑submitted a motion to dismiss the appeal. The hearing date of 3 March was agreed by counsel for both parties. O'Reilly was not present at the hearing. He had previously lost an appeal in 2009 and a further attempt in August 2012 to have his conviction quashed, and in November 2012 he was granted legal aid to pursue the miscarriage‑of‑justice claim after the State had not objected.
2014-10-22 · Dublin
Rachel Breen, 46, of Skerries, pleaded guilty in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to dangerous driving that caused serious bodily harm to a six‑month‑old baby on Naul Road, Balbriggan, on 6 October 2012. Judge Desmond Hogan remanded her on continuing bail for sentencing on 18 December 2014.
2014-10-08 · Dublin
In October 2014 the State announced it would file an application to dismiss an appeal lodged by Joe O'Reilly, who was convicted in 2007 of murdering his wife Rachel O'Reilly, aged 30, at their home in Naul, Co. Dublin. O'Reilly, then 41, had previously sought to have his conviction declared a miscarriage of justice under Section 2 of the Criminal Procedure Act 1993. The appeal had raised issues such as the book of evidence being left in the jury room and various meetings during the 2007 trial. The case had been struck from the Court of Criminal Appeal list in March 2013 and was now being reinstated for consideration. Counsel for O'Reilly, Mr Ronan Munro, presented affidavits detailing steps taken since the case was struck and requested interlocutory relief to inspect the Central Criminal Court file.
2014-07-24 · Dublin
In Balbriggan District Court, several cases were heard. Garreth Lokko, 23, pleaded guilty to breaching a safety order by shouting and kicking into his ex‑girlfriend's house, was fined €100 and paid €20 compensation for door damage. Hayden Holloman, 19, admitted unlawful possession of €300 worth of cannabis, was fined €300 after failing to complete voluntary work. Michael O'Brien, 19, was charged with possession of an orange emergency shatter hammer and €150 worth of criminal damage; a bench warrant was issued after he missed court. Janet Murphy, 33, was charged with intoxication and failed to appear, leading to a bench warrant. Paul Dargle, 18, faced drink‑driving and dangerous driving charges, with a hearing set for September 26. Lorna Daly, 32, was charged with petrol theft and use of a false plate; a bench warrant followed her absence. Peter Rogers, 61, was convicted of intoxication in a public place and fined €75.
2014-03-06 · Dublin
At Balbriggan District Court, Peter Flood (32) pleaded guilty to assault causing harm after allegedly headbutting his former partner, breaking her nose. Judge Dermot Dempsey sentenced Flood to 240 hours of community service work in lieu of a six-month prison term, bound him to the peace for two years, and ordered him to continue anger management and drug treatment. In a separate matter, David El Masri (32) pleaded guilty to custody of equipment for making copies and ten charges of copying movies for sale. Judge Dempsey struck out the case after El Masri paid €500 to Balbriggan St Vincent de Paul and ordered the destruction of counterfeit material. Neil O'Brion (27) pleaded guilty to using threatening and abusive behaviour towards gardai. His case was struck out following a €500 donation to AWARE charity. Finally, Bridget McDonagh (27), who is alleged to have committed social welfare fraud by concealing allowances, was remanded on continuing bail. The judge granted the State eight additional weeks to complete the book of evidence, with McDonagh scheduled to reappear on May 8th.
2014-02-20 · Dublin
In Balbriggan District Court, Philip Dunne (28) of Woodland Court, Rush, faced charges of failing to give a blood sample, criminal damage, and dangerous driving on November 14th. His case was adjourned until March 27th following a disclosure order request by his solicitor, Fiona Darcy. Aaron Conway (20) of Aghaneen Park, Dundalk, pleaded guilty to possession of counterfeit cigarettes for sale without excise duty. His case was struck out after he made a €300 charitable donation to Balbriggan St Vincent De Paul Society. Mark Duignam (37) of Palmer Court, Rush, had his four-month suspended sentence activated after breaching bail conditions. He was previously convicted in May 2013 for theft of €57 worth of groceries from Supervalu in Lusk. Judge Coughlan sentenced him to four months in prison. Noel Orange (30) of Reynoldstown, The Naul, was charged with refusing to give a blood sample on January 31st. His case was adjourned for hearing, with a remand on continuing bail to appear before Swords District Court on March 10th. William O'Gorman (39) of Baron's Hall House, Balbriggan, was charged with theft of a track suit top from St Vincent de Paul on February 14th. His case was remanded on continuing bail until March 28th, with free legal aid granted. Balbriggan Sunday Market was an applicant in a case involving possession of counterfeit cigarettes for sale without excise duty and refusal to give a blood sample, with charges admitted and a guilty plea.
2013-11-20 · Dublin
Swords District Court heard three matters. Gary McQuillian, 23, pleaded guilty to being drunk and a source of danger after jumping onto a moving taxi's bonnet. Judge Dermot Dempsey applied Section 1.1 of the Probation Act, meaning McQuillian escaped a conviction. Ronan Healy, 34, pleaded guilty to drink driving after failing to stop at a junction, causing a squad car to brake to avoid a collision. Healy, who has four previous convictions including one for drink driving, was convicted, disqualified from driving, and fined €600. Sam Maughan, 19, pleaded guilty to being intoxicated and using threatening and abusive behaviour at a Debs Ball. Maughan, who has 22 previous convictions, was remanded on continuing bail to appear before Court 5 at the Criminal Courts of Justice on November 21st to have a suspended sentence re-entered. The court noted Maughan had threatened Gardaí and had to be restrained by door staff. All defendants were represented by solicitors, and evidence was presented by Gardaí Brian Morrissey, Lucy Woods, and Daniel Rogers.
2013-11-07 · Dublin
At Balbriggan District Court, David Donnelly, 20, of Lusk, pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman causing her harm on August 5th. Judge Dermot Dempsey accepted jurisdiction following a DPP direction for summary disposal. Donnelly was remanded on continuing bail to allow for a medical report and to hear the facts on January 9th, 2014. Thomas Dennis, 21, of Skerries, is alleged to have caused injury to a woman, driven on a provisional licence without a qualified driver, used a vehicle without an NCT, and failed to report an accident on December 16th, 2012. Dennis was granted free legal aid and remanded on continuing bail. His case was adjourned until January 13th, 2014. Noel Orange, 29, of Naul, is alleged to have possessed a knife and provided gardai with a false name and address on August 24th. Orange was remanded on continuing bail. His matter was adjourned until November 14th for a plea or hearing date.