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Central Criminal Court2026-03-23

Man pleads not guilty to murdering grandfather in Donegal Gaeltacht

A 39-year-old man from Carrickcoyle, Derrybeg in County Donegal has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of his grandfather, Derek Burns, aged 78, who died on 19 December 2023 following an assault at the family home. The a

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Courts Reporting Scheme2026-02-26

Carlow woman to be sentenced for money laundering

A 23-year-old woman from Carlow has pleaded guilty to money laundering following her involvement in a significant social welfare fraud originating in Letterkenny, Donegal. The accused was approached whilst at college and persuaded to provid

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Dublin Circuit Criminal Court2025-11-18

Money mule recruiter jailed for role in €100k invoice redirection scam

A 27-year-old man from Letterkenny, County Donegal, has been sentenced to 21 months' imprisonment at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for his role in laundering proceeds from invoice redirection scams. Adeleke Adelani pleaded guilty to launder

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High Court2025-07-14

Retired Donegal garda brings High Court action over Gaeltacht allowance

A retired garda sergeant from Donegal has been granted High Court permission to seek judicial review of An Garda Síochána's handling of his application to restore a Gaeltacht allowance. Paul Wallace, formerly stationed in Letterkerry, appli

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High Court2025-06-04

Pensioners can appeal extradition to NI over 1975 murder of RUC officer

Two men in their seventies have been granted permission by the High Court to challenge their extradition to Northern Ireland in connection with a 1975 killing. John Edward McNicholl of Newmills, Letterkenny, and Seamus Christopher O'Kane of

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High Court2025-03-20

Pensioners to be extradited to NI over 1975 murder of RUC officer

Two men in their seventies will be extradited to Northern Ireland to face charges relating to the 1975 murder of an RUC officer, the High Court has ruled. John Edward McNicholl, aged 73, of Newmills, Letterkenny, County Donegal, and Seamus

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