Two-year jail term for violent burglar over gang attack too lenient, DPP argues
A violent burglar used as “muscle” to intimidate another man must wait to hear whether his sentence will be increased, on foot of an appeal by prosecutors....
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Conviction for murdering prostitute's guardian upheld
A man given life for the murder of a prostitute’s guardian in a brothel seven years ago has lost an appeal against his conviction. Polish national Przemyslaw...
Two-year jail term for "man with much potential" who had sex with girl (14)
A man who had sex with a 14-year-old girl, who told him she was two months pregnant in an effort to deter him, has received a partially suspended sentence....
Tank opened weeks before body discovery, insect expert tells Moonlight murder trial
(Pictured: Dr John Manlove. Credit: Collins) The tank containing Bobby Ryan's remains was opened weeks before the man accused of his murder said he discovered...
Man who transported training mortar in child's backpack avoids jail
(Pictured: Damhan McFadden. Credit: Collins) A Sligo man who helped the IRA by transporting an inert training mortar has avoided a jail sentence after he...
Nine years for taxi driver embroiled in €3.5m drugs operation
By Aoife Nic Ardghail and Declan Brennan A Dublin taxi driver who became involved in a €3.5 million drug operation to offset his cousin's debt to dealers has...
Father jailed for life for murdering infant son has conviction quashed on appeal
(File Picture: Mr Yusuf Ali Abdi. Credit: Collins) A man diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia 10 years after a jury found him guilty of murdering his infant...
Financial services company secures injunction against EBS
A financial services company has secured a High Court injunction preventing EBS from terminating an agency agreement to operate three of the building...
Trial of man accused of coercing woman into getting married collapses
The trial of a man alleged to have intimidated a woman into getting married to a stranger has collapsed on its opening day. Yasir Ali (31) of Lighthouse...
New IRA leader jailed for life
The leader of the so-called New IRA in Dublin was today jailed for life for the murder of another dissident republican almost six years ago. Kevin Braney...
HSE consents to orders directing needs assessments
The HSE has consented to orders requiring it to complete an assessment of the health and educational needs of three siblings with suspected autism within...
Judgement to be given next week in EBS dispute
A High Court judge hopes to rule next week on a financial services company's application for an injunction preventing EBS terminating an agency agreement to...
Court grants judgement of €159k against financial advisor
A judge has granted a judgement of €159,000 against a financial advisor accused of using investors' funds for his own personal use. The order was made Ms...
First time offender "forced" to rob McDonald's
A first time offender who robbed a McDonald's restaurant because he claimed he was “forced to do it or be killed” will be sentenced next May. Glen Carolan...
Accused knew of tank where body was found, Moonlight murder trial hears
(Pictured: Accused Mr Patrick Quirke. Credit: Collins) A man accused of murdering his alleged love rival knew of the existence of the tank where the...
Garda came close to being "impaled between two cars" after violent hijack
A father-of-three who hijacked a taxi and led gardaí on a high speed chase during which one officer was knocked down and injured has been jailed. Tony Ward...
"Something wasn't right": Bobby Ryan's son tells trial of meeting Mary Lowry
(Pictured: Ms Mary Lowry. Credit: Collins) The son of a man whose body was found in a disused waste-tank has said his father's partner was "shaking" and...
Man guilty of murdering dissident republican
A Dublin man has been found guilty at the Special Criminal Court of the "premeditated" murder of dissident republican Peter Butterly nearly six years ago. Mr...
Notorious serial killer Shaw to continue release bid
The State’s longest serving prisoner is set to continue his legal bid for two days temporary release per year. English national John Shaw (73) has been in...
Tiger kidnapper gets 18 years
A man has been jailed for 18 years for a tiger kidnapping at a post office during which three women were tied up and abducted. Paschal Kelly (53) was one of a...
IRA trial hears bomb component evidence
(Pictured: Mr James Joseph Cassidy. Credit: Collins) by Olga Cronin A ‘Booster tube’ found in a shed in Monaghan in 2016 is similar to one discovered within a...
Teen caused thousands in damage to Oberstown during escape
A teenager who hit the director of a children's detention centre on the head with a metal bar later escaped from the facility by cutting through a fence, a...
Janice Brady granted bail ahead of sentencing
A Sligo woman who pleaded guilty to impeding the apprehension of a man for a killing in the town has been granted bail by the High Court. Janice Brady (29) of...
Former republican paramilitary "Whacker" Duffy facing return to life sentence
by Simone Smith Former Republican paramilitary Declan "Whacker" Duffy is facing a return to Northern Ireland, where he is wanted to continue serving a life...
IRA accused had "republican posters", trial hears
(Pictured: Mr James Joseph Cassidy. Credit: Collins) A Monaghan mechanic on trial for IRA membership was found to have a number of ‘republican’ posters in his...
Nurse's suspended sentence for distributing child porn is upheld
(Pictured: Steven McGinty. Credit: Collins) A former nurse given a suspended sentence for possession and distribution of child pornography has been spared...
IRA trial hears of find in remote border area
(Pictured: Mr James Joseph Cassidy. Credit: Collins) A Monaghan mechanic has gone on trial at the Special Criminal Court accused of IRA membership. James...
New date set for murder trial that collapsed over "Prime Time" segment
A man whose murder trial collapsed due to the content of an RTE Prime Time programme has had a new trial date set for November this year. Keith Brady, of...
Convicted rapist sues over delay in review of alleged perjury by prison guards
A convicted rapist who was awarded damages after being assaulted while serving his prison sentence has brought a legal challenge over an alleged delay in a...
"Unfair" to extradite man over 1972 Enniskillen murder, lawyers say
(Pictured: Mr John Downey. Credit: Collins) A man who received a so-called “comfort letter” in relation to the 1982 Hyde Park bombing must wait to hear...
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