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Cavan · November 07, 2024

Career Criminal who kidnapped and tortured Kevin Lunney argues he should have been given more time to taking losing case

A 43-year-old man serving a 30-year sentence for the kidnap and torture of Quinn Industrial Holdings director Kevin Lunney at Drumbrade, Ballinagh, County...

Mayo · November 05, 2024

Victim of rape at hands of older cousin tells court of seeking justice and reclaiming his voice

A man has been sentenced to four years imprisonment at the Central Criminal Court for the rape of his younger cousin in County Mayo in 2006. Noel Gallagher...

Achill · November 05, 2024 Also covered in Charlestown

Murder accused inquired about renting storage unit, trial hears

At the Central Criminal Court in Dublin, a murder trial heard that Dean Caffrey (38) made enquiries about renting a storage unit shortly after the death of...

Donegal · November 04, 2024

'Solitary and sad' arsonist who killed mother (88) intends to return to Germany

At the Central Criminal Court, Geunter Lohse pleaded guilty to the unlawful killing of his mother Ruth Lohse by arson at their shared home in Coolvoy,...

Fenagh · November 04, 2024 Also covered in Drumshanbo, Carrick-on-Shannon, Mohill

Leitrim PPN Winter Plenary on 14 November, funding update and strategic plan launch

Join community groups at Bee Park on Thursday 14th November (7–9pm) to hear about funding opportunities including Peaceplus grants, meet staff from Tusla and...

Achill · November 01, 2024

Modified blank-firing guns becoming more popular, murder trial hears

Evidence heard at the Central Criminal Court on Monday has revealed that modified blank-firing pistols are becoming increasingly prevalent, with one such...

Achill · October 31, 2024

Family of murder accused left in fear after visits to home, trial hears

At the Central Criminal Court, the jury heard that the family of Dean Caffrey became fearful when three men visited their parents' home in Achill, County...

Boyle · October 31, 2024

'Ordinary hard-working man' moved €3.9m in cannabis out of financial desperation, court hears

A 43-year-old Dublin man has pleaded guilty to possessing approximately €3.9 million worth of cannabis for sale or supply at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court....

Cavan · October 31, 2024

Pregnant bar worker faced with unproven sexual misconduct allegation against male colleague after dismissal wins €18k discrimination claim

A pregnant bar supervisor in Cavan has been awarded €18,000 by the Workplace Relations Commission after successfully claiming discrimination following her...

Achill · October 29, 2024

Murder accused chatted with work colleague while body lay in apartment, trial hears

A murder trial at the Central Criminal Court has heard evidence concerning the day after a man's death in a Drumcondra apartment. A work colleague testified...

Longford · October 29, 2024

23-year-old jailed for rape and abuse of younger cousins

A 23-year-old man from Longford has been sentenced to three years imprisonment at the Central Criminal Court following his conviction for the rape and sexual...

Westport · October 25, 2024

Kilroy gets legal aid to fight conviction for murdering wife

James Kilroy, 51, from Kilbree Lower, Westport, Co Mayo, has been granted legal aid to appeal his murder conviction. He was unanimously convicted at the...

Letterkenny · October 24, 2024

UK's Legacy Act prompted Northern Irish authorities to pursue 49-year-old murder case, court told

A 72-year-old man from Letterkenny, Co Donegal is fighting extradition to Northern Ireland on charges relating to a 1975 police constable's murder, the High...

Donegal Town · October 24, 2024

Teacher in bid to overturn her conviction for sexually abusing boy (13)

A secondary school teacher from Donegal Town has appealed her conviction for indecently assaulting a 13-year-old male student in 1985. Jacinta McSherry...

Castleblayney · October 24, 2024

71-year-old jailed in 'house of horrors' abuse case

A 71-year-old man from Castleblayney, County Monaghan, has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment at the Central Criminal Court following his conviction...

Ardara · October 21, 2024

'The worst violation a husband can commit': man jailed for rape and coercive control of wife

A 48-year-old Portuguese man has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment at the Central Criminal Court following his conviction on charges of rape and...

Fenagh · October 21, 2024 Also covered in Drumshanbo, Carrick-on-Shannon, Mohill

Love Where You Live Awards celebrate Leitrim community groups, 2025 applications coming soon

Leitrim PPN hosted its annual awards night on October 10th at Lough Rynn Castle, honouring community and social inclusion groups across all three municipal...

Achill · October 16, 2024

Deceased was known drug dealer, murder trial hears

The Central Criminal Court has heard evidence during the murder trial of Dean Caffrey, aged 38, of Beaucourt, Achill Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. Mr Caffrey...

Achill · October 15, 2024

Body taped with bubble wrap and hidden in suitcase, murder trial hears

At the Central Criminal Court, the State Pathologist has given evidence in the murder trial of Dean Caffrey, aged 38, of Beaucort, Achill Road, Drumcondra,...

Ballyconnell · October 14, 2024

Mum-of-three gets eight years for stabbing one-time lover to death

A woman has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment for the manslaughter of a man during a stabbing incident in Ballyconnell, County Wicklow in February...

Enniskillen · October 14, 2024 Also covered in Newtownbutler

'Surprising candidates' avoid jail over 'bizarre' purported CIRA attack

Two men from County Cavan have received suspended sentences at the Special Criminal Court for assisting the Continuity IRA in connection with a purported...

Glenties · October 10, 2024

Date set for Adams defamation action against BBC

A hearing date of April 29, 2025 has been set at the High Court for the defamation action brought by former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams against the BBC. Mr...

Achill · October 10, 2024

Murder accused told gardai there was a body in his wardrobe

A man accused of murder appeared at the Central Criminal Court on October 10th after voluntarily presenting himself to gardaí with information about a body....

Convoy · October 08, 2024

Trial of Regency Hotel getaway drivers 'unfair', appeal court told

The Court of Appeal heard submissions on 8 October concerning the convictions of Jason Bonney and Paul Murphy, who were found guilty at the Special Criminal...

Drumshanbo · October 08, 2024 Also covered in Carrick-on-Shannon, Ballinamore, Manorhamilton

Mental Health Week events across Leitrim this week, free training on strategic planning Oct 15

World Mental Health Week runs Oct 7–11 with a Connect Café in Ballinamore (Tue 10:30am), a talk on children's mental health in Manorhamilton (Tue 6:30pm), and...

Achill · October 07, 2024

Jury sworn-in for Dublin murder trial

A jury has been sworn in at the Central Criminal Court for the trial of a 38-year-old man accused of murdering Sean McCarthy. The accused, with an address in...

Cavan · October 07, 2024

Piggery worker had just 18 days holidays over six years

A farm worker in County Cavan has been awarded nearly €14,000 by the Workplace Relations Commission following a ruling that his former employer failed to...

Ballyconnell · October 07, 2024

Mum-of-three who stabbed former lover to death wants to reenter society, lawyers tell court

A 33-year-old woman convicted of manslaughter appeared before the Central Criminal Court on Monday seeking to demonstrate her capacity for rehabilitation...

Monaghan · October 01, 2024

Exams supervisor fails in silage risk mileage claim

A Leaving Certificate supervisor from Monaghan has failed in a claim before the Workplace Relations Commission seeking over €1,600 in mileage expenses from...

Drumshanbo · September 23, 2024 Also covered in Carrick-on-Shannon, Mohill, Ballinamore

Free strategic planning training for community groups, October 15

Leitrim PPN is running a free online workshop on October 15 to help community groups develop strategic plans. Also: Mental Health Week events across Leitrim...

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