Drumlish
Co. Longford • 34 stories • Since 07 Oct 2016 • Latest 19 Jun 2026
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Woman tells trafficking trial she had to have sexual relations with accused and her husband
Human trafficking trial adjourned as complainant unavailable
Alleged trafficking victim a sex worker, defence propose
Alleged trafficking victim tells trial she came to Ireland 'for better future'
Planning
Planning conditional: the proposed conversion of existing attic storage into habitable accommodation to service existing d
Planning application received: proposed construction of a storey-and-a-half dwelling house, detached garage, entrance, boundary fen
Roof style change to rear extension of approved build
Planning application received: the proposed construction of a storey-and-a-half dwelling house, detached garage, entrance, boundary
(a) the material change of use of an existing post office building to 1 no. 1 bed
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- courtsHuman trafficking trial collapses, expected to start with new jury
- courtsWoman tells trafficking trial she had to have sexual relations with accused and her husband
- courtsWoman tells trafficking trial she had to have sexual relations with accused and her husband
- courtsHuman trafficking trial adjourned as complainant unavailable
- courtsAlleged trafficking victim a sex worker, defence propose
- courtsAlleged trafficking victim a sex worker, defence propose
- courtsAlleged trafficking victim tells trial she came to Ireland 'for better future'
Crime & Courts
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Human trafficking trial collapses, expected to start with new jury
A human trafficking and prostitution trial has collapsed “due to unforeseen circumstances” but is expected to begin again before a new jury later this month. It was day ten of the trial of Natalia Nogueira Da Silva and Ivanilce (Lisa) Vailones Fidelis before Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. The trial
Courts News Ireland report
08 Feb 2023 · Courts News Ireland
Woman tells trafficking trial she had to have sexual relations with accused and her husband
By Claire Henry A Brazilian woman who was allegedly trafficked to Ireland to work in prostitution has told a jury that she had to take part in sexual relations with one of the accused and her husband on numerous occasions. The woman was giving her evidence via video-link, and through an interpreter,
Courts News Ireland report
02 Feb 2023 · Courts News Ireland
Woman tells trafficking trial she had to have sexual relations with accused and her husband
At Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, a Brazilian woman gave evidence that she was required to engage in sexual relations with one of the accused and her husband on multiple occasions. Testifying via video-link with an interpreter, the complainant described being selected as a "girlfriend" for weekends at properties in Roscommon and various hotels. She stated she was not willing to participate in these activities. The…
Courts News Ireland report
02 Feb 2023 · Courts News Ireland
Human trafficking trial adjourned as complainant unavailable
A human trafficking trial has been adjourned until tomorrow due to one of the complainants in the trial becoming unavailable. The first complainant in the trial of Natalia Nogueira Da Silva and Ivanilce (Lisa) Vailones Fidelis has been giving her evidence through an interpreter and via video link at
Courts News Ireland report
30 Jan 2023 · Courts News Ireland
Alleged trafficking victim a sex worker, defence propose
A woman who was allegedly trafficked and required to work as a prostitute in rural Ireland was a sex worker in Brazil who came to this country to work as a sex worker, a defence barrister has proposed at trial. The first complainant in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court trial of Natalia Nogueira Da S
Courts News Ireland report
27 Jan 2023 · Courts News Ireland
Alleged trafficking victim a sex worker, defence propose
At Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, a defence barrister has proposed that a Brazilian woman alleging she was trafficked to work as a prostitute was in fact already a sex worker who chose to come to Ireland for that purpose. The complainant, giving evidence via video link with an interpreter, has previously stated she worked as a hairdresser in Brazil. During cross-examination on the second day, the defence counsel for…
Courts News Ireland report
27 Jan 2023 · Courts News Ireland
Alleged trafficking victim tells trial she came to Ireland 'for better future'
By Isabel Hayes and Eimear Dodd A woman who was allegedly trafficked and required to work as a prostitute in rural Ireland has told a jury that she came to Ireland under “the illusion of work” with the intention to “provide a better future” for herself and her children. The woman, who cannot be name
Courts News Ireland report
26 Jan 2023 · Courts News Ireland
Woman allegedly trafficked for prostitution tells trial she was moved to new town 'every week'
By Isabel Hayes and Sonya McLean A woman who was allegedly trafficked and required to work as a prostitute in rural Ireland amid threats and a “debt bondage” situation has told a jury that she often kept a knife close by to defend herself from violent clients. The woman, who cannot be named for lega
Courts News Ireland report
25 Jan 2023 · Courts News Ireland
Women go on trial accused of trafficking Brazilians to work as prostitutes
Two women have gone on trial accused of trafficking two Brazilian women, who were allegedly moved between rural Irish towns where they required to work as prostitutes. On the first day of the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court trial Garnet Orange SC, prosecuting, said the trial would “give an insight int
Courts News Ireland report
24 Jan 2023 · Courts News Ireland
Women go on trial accused of trafficking Brazilians to work as prostitutes
Two women have gone on trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on charges relating to the alleged trafficking of Brazilian nationals for sexual exploitation across rural Irish towns. Natalia Nogueira Da Silva, aged 32, of Drumlish, Co Longford, has pleaded not guilty to human trafficking but guilty to organising prostitution, facilitating illegal entry, and money laundering offences. Her co-accused, Ivanilce Vailones…
Courts News Ireland report
24 Jan 2023 · Courts News Ireland
Court upholds sentencing of Queen's visit bomber
(Pictured: Donal Billings. Credit: Collins) A pensioner, who put a bomb on a bus during Queen Elizabeth’s visit here, has lost an appeal against the severity of his eight-and-a-half year sentence. The Court of Appeal said that the only way that it would change the 70-year-old’s ‘very lenient’ senten
Courts News Ireland report
06 Jul 2020 · Courts News Ireland
Beef protest injunction lifted
Injunctions preventing protesters from blockading and intimidating persons working or visiting a Midlands pet food manufacturing plant have been formally struck out by the High Court. The orders were secured last September by C&D Pet Foods, which is located at Edgeworthstown, Co Longford, against Fi
Courts News Ireland report
29 Nov 2019 · Courts News Ireland
Also covered in: Edgeworthstown
Planning
5 stories
Planning conditional: the proposed conversion of existing attic storage into habitable accommodation to service existing d
Alan & Maria Ryan — Cloonaugh Drumlish Co. Longford. the proposed conversion of existing attic storage into habitable accommodation to service existing d...
Alan & Maria Ryan
File ref: 2660043 · Longford County Council
19 Jun 2026 · Longford County Council (Planning)
Planning application received: proposed construction of a storey-and-a-half dwelling house, detached garage, entrance, boundary fen
Mark Quinn — Bawn Drumlish Co. Longford. proposed construction of a storey-and-a-half dwelling house, detached garage, entrance, boundary fen...
Mark Quinn
File ref: 2660170 · Longford County Council
27 May 2026 · Longford County Council (Planning)
Roof style change to rear extension of approved build
Brendan Donna Curwin is seeking permission to tweak the design of a previously approved extension at Derawley, Drumlish. The change involves altering the roof style on the rear extension to the property. The original planning permission was granted under reference 2560162.
Brendan & Donna Curwin
File ref: 2660123 · Longford County Council
26 May 2026 · Longford County Council (Planning)
Planning application received: the proposed construction of a storey-and-a-half dwelling house, detached garage, entrance, boundary
Mark Quinn — Bawn Drumlish Co. Longford. the proposed construction of a storey-and-a-half dwelling house, detached garage, entrance, boundary...
Mark Quinn
File ref: 2660168 · Longford County Council
25 May 2026 · Longford County Council (Planning)
(a) the material change of use of an existing post office building to 1 no. 1 bed
Sharon Kane is seeking permission (a) the material change of use of an existing post office building to 1 no. 1 bed apartment unit (b) permission for an extension to the rear of an existing dwelling house to include internal and external alterations to same and convert into 1 no. 1 bed and 1 no. 2 bed apartment units, and (c) external private and public amenity areas, hard and soft landscaping…
Sharon Kane
File ref: 2660140 · Longford County Council
28 Apr 2026 · Longford County Council (Planning)
Court Reports
Cases and rulings mentioning Drumlish from local newspapers and Courts News Ireland.
Human trafficking trial collapses, expected to start with new jury
A human trafficking trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court has been discharged after ten days due to unforeseen circumstances. The case against Natalia Nogueira Da Silva of Drumlish, County Longford, and Ivanilce Vailones Fidelis of Roscommon is expected to recommence before a...
Woman tells trafficking trial she had to have sexual relations with accused and her husband
At Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, a Brazilian woman gave evidence that she was required to engage in sexual relations with one of the accused and her husband on multiple occasions. Testifying via video-link with an interpreter, the complainant described being selected as a...
'I just expected to end the day alive': second woman gives evidence in trafficking trial
A Brazilian woman has testified at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court that she expected merely to survive each day while allegedly trafficked in Ireland for sexual exploitation. Giving evidence via video-link with interpreter support, the woman described arriving in 2018 after being...
Human trafficking trial adjourned as complainant unavailable
A human trafficking trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court has been adjourned following the unavailability of a complainant. The witness, who has been giving evidence via video link with the aid of an interpreter, was scheduled to face cross-examination but became unable to...
Alleged trafficking victim a sex worker, defence propose
At Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, a defence barrister has proposed that a Brazilian woman alleging she was trafficked to work as a prostitute was in fact already a sex worker who chose to come to Ireland for that purpose. The complainant, giving evidence via video link with an...
Alleged trafficking victim tells trial she came to Ireland 'for better future'
A woman giving evidence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court has described coming to Ireland with hopes of improving her circumstances and saving money to start a business. The witness, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, told the jury she arrived under what she...
Woman allegedly trafficked for prostitution tells trial she was moved to new town 'every week'
A woman giving evidence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court has described being moved between rural towns weekly while allegedly trafficked for sexual exploitation. The complainant, who cannot be named, told the trial she was relocated from locations including Portarlington,...
Women go on trial accused of trafficking Brazilians to work as prostitutes
Two women have gone on trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on charges relating to the alleged trafficking of Brazilian nationals for sexual exploitation across rural Irish towns. Natalia Nogueira Da Silva, aged 32, of Drumlish, Co Longford, has pleaded not guilty to human...
Court upholds sentencing of Queen's visit bomber
The Court of Appeal has upheld an eight-and-a-half year sentence imposed on a 70-year-old man convicted of placing an explosive device on a bus during Queen Elizabeth's 2011 state visit. Dónal Billings, with an address in Drumlish, County Longford, had appealed against the...
Beef protest injunction lifted
The High Court has struck out injunctions that were secured in September against two men accused of blockading and intimidating workers at a pet food manufacturing plant in Edgeworthstown, Co Longford. C&D Pet Foods, part of the ABP Food Group, had obtained the orders against...
Queen's visit bomber loses appeal based on Irish language rights
A 67-year-old man from Drumlish, County Longford, has lost his appeal against conviction at the Court of Appeal following his trial at the Special Criminal Court. Dónal Billings was convicted of possessing an explosive substance at Longford railway station car park on 16 May...
Irish language rights independent of fair trial rights, lawyers for Queen's visit bomber say
A man from Drumlish, County Longford, has challenged his conviction at the Court of Appeal, arguing that his constitutional right to conduct proceedings in Irish was compromised during his trial. Dónal Billings, aged sixty-seven, was convicted by the Special Criminal Court in...
Queen's visit bomber claims Irish language rights were "decimated and destroyed" at trial
A man from Drumlish, County Longford, has appealed his conviction for possessing an explosive substance and making hoax bomb threats during a state visit in 2011. Dónal Billings, aged 67, was found guilty by the Special Criminal Court of placing a device on a Dublin-bound bus...
Appeal court having enough difficulty finding English-speaking judges, president remarks
The President of the Court of Appeal acknowledged significant staffing difficulties on Friday during case management for an appeal from County Longford. Mr Justice George Birmingham remarked that locating three judges capable of conducting proceedings presented a challenge,...
Queen's visit bomb plotter seeks to have appeal heard in Irish
A 67-year-old man from Drumlish, County Longford, has sought to have his appeal heard in Irish at the Court of Appeal. Donall Billings was convicted by the Special Criminal Court of possessing an explosive substance at Longford railway station car park in May 2011, and of...
Gambling addict got refunds for clothes he ripped in store, court hears
A man deliberately damaged clothing in Penneys stores and obtained cash refunds by exploiting the retailer's returns policy, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard on 17 February 2017. Patrick Quinn, aged 36, of Drumlish, Co Longford, pleaded guilty to inducing refunds totalling...
Man who put explosive on bus and made bomb threats during Queen's visit is jailed for 8.5 years
A man from Drumlish, County Longford, has been sentenced to eight and a half years imprisonment following his conviction by the Special Criminal Court on charges relating to the placement of an explosive device on a passenger bus and the making of bomb threats during Queen...
"This is for the Queen of blood and war of Iraq": court hears of bomb threats during Queen's visit
The Special Criminal Court heard evidence on 30 November 2016 regarding bomb threats and an incendiary device discovered during a state visit by Queen Elizabeth in May 2011. Donal Billings, aged 66, of St Bridget's Court, Drumlish, County Longford, was convicted last month of...
Man guilty of having explosive device, making bomb threats during Queen's visit
A 66-year-old man from Drumlish, County Longford has been convicted at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin of possessing an explosive substance and making bomb threats during a state visit in May 2011. Donal Billings was found guilty of unlawfully possessing an explosive...
Evidence of "Queen's visit" explosives accused "utterly implausible", prosecution tells court
A 66-year-old man from Drumlish, County Longford has denied five charges relating to bomb threats made during a state visit in May 2011. Donal Billings stands accused of unlawful possession of an explosive substance at Longford railway station car park and of making four false...