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Cavan · April 27, 2018

Man with history of assaulting women has prison sentence doubled three days before release date

A man with a history of assaulting women has had his prison sentence doubled “on the eve of his release” after a finding that his original two year jail term...

Lack · April 27, 2018

Lack of sentencing guidelines in rape cases "somewhat bizarre", judge says

(File Picture: Ms Justice Úna Ní Raifeartaigh. Credit: Collins) A judge has described the lack of sentencing guidelines in rape cases here as “somewhat...

Lack · April 26, 2018

Thief ransacked Law Society offices

A man who ransacked offices at the Law Society of Ireland last year, stealing iPads and a laptop which he then sold to a Chinese shop, has been jailed for 18...

Cloonfad · April 26, 2018

ECJ makes significant ruling in trucker's challenge against €1.5m demand

The European Court of Justice has made a significant ruling in favour of a truck driver in his challenge against a tax penalty demand for €1.5m from Greece....

Lack · April 23, 2018

Former Sinn Féin Councillor jailed for torturing man has 12-year term cut by more than a third

A former Sinn Féin Councillor and his father, who were jailed for torturing a man they suspected of trying to defraud them, have had their jail terms cut on...

Mayo · April 23, 2018

Garda investigation into allegation that child abuse complainant lied in evidence

An investigation has begun into an allegation that the complainant in a child abuse case lied in her evidence, the Central Criminal Court has heard. Last...

Cavan · April 18, 2018

"Smart but stupid' dealer caught with €26k in drugs avoids jail

(Pictured: Mark Foster. Credit: Collins) A “smart but stupid” drug dealer has avoided a prison sentence after he was caught with over €26,000 worth of drugs...

Ballinagh · April 17, 2018

Murder accused who failed to turn up for trial was arrested in Spain

A man accused of the murder of Peter Butterly and who failed to turn up for his trial but was recently arrested in Spain, has appeared today at the Special...

Mayo · April 16, 2018

Father convicted of raping daughter doesn't accept jury verdict

The barrister for a Mayo man who was found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting his daughter has told a court that his client does not accept the jury’s...

Cavan · April 16, 2018

Martin and Rabbitte give evidence to Disclosures Tribunal

(Pictured: FF leader Micheál Martin. Credit: Collins) By Gerard Cunningham Two prominent politicians have given evidence to the Charleton tribunal of rumours...

Lack · April 16, 2018

Retired Dept of Health & Children principal officer avoids jail for having child porn

(Pictured: Brendan Phelan. Credit: Collins) A retired senior civil servant in the Department of Health and Children, who was caught in possession of nearly...

Lack · April 16, 2018

Monies linked to "Slab" Murphy associates are proceeds of crime, High Court rules

(Pictured: Thomas "Slab" Murphy. Credit: Collins) The High Court has ruled that monies seized from firms linked to associates of Republican Thomas Slab'...

Lack · April 13, 2018

Man whose careless driving caused friend's death spared jail

(Pictured: Lea Peacock. Credit: Collins) A man charged with careless driving causing the death of his close friend has been given a nine month suspended...

Carney · April 12, 2018 Also covered in Lack

Bragging letters written by man convicted of Melanie McCarthy murder should not have gone before jury, appeal hears

(File Picture: Daniel McDonnell. Credit: Collins) Letters written by a man apparently bragging about his involvement in the murder of innocent 16-year-old...

Lack · April 11, 2018

Ghanaian man jailed for €60k social welfare fraud

A “man of energy, industry and ability” who fraudulently claimed over €60,000 in social welfare payments has been sentenced to two years in prison....

Lack · April 10, 2018

Application to extend Sean Dunne's bankruptcy opens

(Pictured: Mr Sean Dunne. Credit: Collins) An application to extend businessman Sean Dunne's Irish bankruptcy due to alleged non-cooperation has opened before...

Sligo · April 09, 2018

Dispute between landlord and receiver admitted to fast-track list

A dispute between a financial fund-appointed receiver and the owners of over 30 apartments in locations including South Dublin has been admitted to the...

Ballyhaunis · March 23, 2018

Jury in baby Joshua trial told they can return majority verdict

(Pictured: Mr John Tighe. Credit: Collins) The jury in the trial of a father who denies murdering his six-and-a-half month old baby can return a verdict if...

Ballyhaunis · March 23, 2018

Father is jailed for life after jury finds him guilty of murdering infant son

John Tighe has been found guilty of murdering his infant son by unanimous jury verdict at the Central Criminal Court. Tighe (40) of Lavallyroe, Ballyhaunis,...

Ballyhaunis · March 22, 2018

Jury deliberating in trial of father accused of murdering infant son

(Mr John Tighe. Credit: Collins) A jury will return to the Central Criminal Court tomorrow to consider its verdict in the trial of a man who denies murdering...

Ballyhaunis · March 21, 2018

Manslaughter verdict open to jury in trial of father accused of murdering infant son

(Pictured: Mr John Tighe. Credit: Collins) A father accused of murdering his infant son could be found guilty of manslaughter if the jury does not believe he...

Ballyhaunis · March 21, 2018

Jury in infant murder trial must be "certain" of father's guilt, defence say

(Pictured: Mr John Tighe. Credit: Collins) A jury hearing the trial of a father accused of murdering his baby son must be "certain of his guilt" before they...

Lack · March 20, 2018

Abuser who was told he would "answer to God" fails in appeal against sentence

A Dublin man who repeatedly abused his two nephews when they were small boys has had the length of his prison sentence upheld by the Court of Appeal. James...

Longford · March 20, 2018

Man attacked family members with fire extinguisher

A Dublin man "whacked" a fire extinguisher into his brother and sister-in-law's heads after a row about giving their son helium from a balloon, a court has...

Ballyhaunis · March 20, 2018

"Inconsistencies" in father's account of baby's death, prosecution say

(Pictured: Mr John Tighe. Credit: Collins) The prosecution in the trial of a father accused of murdering his baby son have highlighted what they says are...

Longford · March 20, 2018

Date set for Longford murder trial

A 25-year-old man will go on trial next spring, charged with murdering another man in Longford more than two years ago. Rihards Lavickis, of Annaly court,...

Irishtown · March 20, 2018

Accused failed to answer questions on "IRA safe-house", court hears

A Dublin man accused of IRA membership failed to answer detectives' questions regarding suspected dissident activity, the Special Criminal Court has heard....

Lack · March 16, 2018

Jail for addict who held knife to shop worker's throat

A drug addict who robbed a shop and held a knife to a shop assistant's throat has been jailed for three years. James Farrell (35) of Ballyfermot Road,...

Ballyhaunis · March 16, 2018

Father went on to have second child with mother of infant he is accused of murdering

(Pictured: Mr John Tighe. Credit: Collins) A father who is on trial accused of murdering his six-month-old son went on to have a second child with the...

Ballyhaunis · March 16, 2018

Trial of father accused of murdering infant son hears interview transcripts

(Pictured: Mr John Tighe. Credit: Collins) The jury hearing the trial of a father who denies murdering his infant son has been listening to interviews the...

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