2026-02-19
Mayo man hit brother with shovel in protracted family dispute
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Garavan said it was extraordinary that the offence occurred the day before PJ Higgins was due to be sentenced in relation to a threat to kill or cause serious harm, for which he served 12 months in custody.; The case was adjourned to July 23 to finalise the sentence.