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Court reports mentioning Slieverue, Kilkenny
2024-01-15 · Kilkenny
Bill Irish, aged 30, was jailed for five and a half years at the Central Criminal Court after a jury convicted him of sexual assault and oral rape of his young cousin Hannah Irish, aged 25, between 2004 and 2010. The offences occurred when Bill was a minor, aged 12 to 17, and Hannah was between seven and 12. Mr Justice Kerida Naidoo commended Hannah for coming forward and for waiving her anonymity so her abuser could be named. He noted the importance of victims speaking up for themselves and others. The judge acknowledged the profound impact of the abuse on Hannah's life, her struggle to move forward, and her desire to help other abuse survivors. The sentence reflected the seriousness of the crime, Bill's youth, and mitigating circumstances, with an 18‑month suspended portion. The court did not alter the final imposed term or effective custody beyond the stated suspension.
2023-02-17 · Waterford
In February 2023, a Waterford man, Chris Kelly, aged 32, was caught by the Garda Armed Response Unit with a handgun while wearing disposable gloves. He had pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm on 20 May 2020, the same date and location as his co‑accused Kealan Madden. Kelly had one prior conviction for cannabis possession, whereas Madden had 13 prior convictions. The original sentence in December 2021 was six years' imprisonment with the last year suspended. Kelly appealed, arguing that his single prior conviction gave him a "justified grievance" and that he should not be treated more severely than Madden. The Court of Appeal quashed the original sentence and re‑sentenced Kelly to five years' imprisonment with one year suspended, matching Madden's sentence. The decision was based on the lack of a substantial basis for distinguishing the two men, despite Kelly's Crohn's disease and other personal circumstances.
2023-01-30 · Kilkenny
In a 2023 Court of Appeal hearing, Chris Kelly, aged 32, received a six‑year jail term with the last year suspended for possession of a firearm, a longer sentence than his co‑accused Kealan Madden, who had 13 prior convictions and was sentenced to five years with the final 12 months suspended. Kelly pleaded guilty to possession of a handgun on 20 May 2020 at Ballinlaw, Slieverue, Co Kilkenny, where Gardaí stopped him and two other men. The vehicle was searched, revealing a semi‑automatic pistol and 47 rounds of ammunition, all of which had been modified for live fire. Kelly resisted arrest and was forcibly removed. Madden, seated in the rear, was found with a dark green sock containing a tray of ammunition.
2017-05-22 · Galway
Promontoria (Arrow) Limited has applied for summary judgment of €30.5 million against Patrick (Paddy) Kennedy of Slieverue, Athenry, Co. Galway, alleging he failed to repay loans originally advanced by AIB for land purchases between August 2006 and August 2009 and later acquired by NAMA. Promontoria, having bought the loans from NAMA in December 2015, demanded repayment and appointed receivers over Kennedy's assets, including properties in Portumna, Athenry and an apartment in Waterford. The application was heard by Mr Justice Brian McGovern, who placed the case on the fast‑track Commercial Court list, with a hearing scheduled for July.