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Drumshanbo · December 16, 2024 Also covered in Carrick-on-Shannon, Ballinamore, Manorhamilton

Leitrim PPN's 2024 year-end bulletin: see site for funding, training and consultation opportunities

Leitrim PPN wrapped up 2024 with 314 funding opportunities shared, 10 free training sessions delivered, and 30 public consultations circulated to members....

Glenties · December 12, 2024

Gerry Adams has date fixed for defamation action against BBC

Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has secured a trial date for his High Court defamation action against the BBC. Mr Adams, aged 76, alleges that the...

Achill · December 12, 2024

Wardrobe murder trial jury to continue deliberating after 11 hours out

A jury at the Central Criminal Court has paused deliberations after approximately eleven hours of consideration in the trial of Dean Caffrey, who denies...

Achill · December 11, 2024

Jury to deliberate for third day in wardrobe murder trial

A jury at the Central Criminal Court is continuing deliberations in the murder trial of Dean Caffrey, aged 38, of Beaucourt, Achill Road, Drumcondra, Dublin...

Clones · December 11, 2024

Four accused over large-scale drug importation transferred to non-jury court

Four men have been sent forward for trial before the Special Criminal Court on charges relating to a large-scale drug importation conspiracy. The accused are...

Sligo · December 11, 2024

'He called me a c***': scrapyard worker tells tribunal manager used 'hateful and obscene' word

A former scrapyard worker has given evidence at the Workplace Relations Commission regarding an incident at Hammond Lane Metal Company's Clondalkin facility...

Achill · December 10, 2024

Jury in wardrobe murder trial ask to view gun

A jury at the Central Criminal Court has asked to examine the firearm and clothing connected to a fatal shooting as they deliberate in a murder trial. Dean...

Convoy · December 10, 2024

DPP appeals refusal of challenge to IRA miscarriage of justice declaration

The Director of Public Prosecutions has appealed a High Court decision that upheld the Special Criminal Court's declaration that Michael Connolly, from County...

Sligo · December 09, 2024

Father of serial killer Palani gets permission to challenge decision to cut off benefits

The High Court has granted permission to a Sligo man to challenge the State's decision to cease his social welfare benefits. Juma Palani sought leave to...

Castleblayney · December 06, 2024 Also covered in Riverstown

'Middle man' in Irene White murder to argue he was suffering 'mental breakdown' when he pleaded guilty

A man convicted of murder in connection with the death of Dundalk woman Irene White in 2005 is pursuing an appeal, arguing he was suffering a mental breakdown...

Achill · December 04, 2024

'Travesty' to convict accused of murdering drug dealer, defence tell jury

At the Central Criminal Court, defence counsel for Dean Caffrey has urged the jury to acquit his client of murdering Sean McCarthy, arguing that the...

Cavan · December 04, 2024

Housing agency has more onerous lending criteria than those issued by Minister, lawyers tell discrimination hearing

An Indian national living in County Cavan has brought complaints of discrimination against the State's Housing Agency at the Workplace Relations Commission,...

Mayo · December 03, 2024

Barrister says legal filings in whistleblower case got lost in tribunal’s 'spam folder'

A whistleblower penalisation claim against Mayo County Council heard at the Workplace Relations Commission has been adjourned after legal submissions from the...

Sligo · December 02, 2024

Serial killer's father challenges decision to stop benefits

Juma Palani, from Sligo, has initiated High Court proceedings to challenge the State's decision to withdraw his jobseeker's and disability allowances. Mr...

Drumshanbo · December 02, 2024 Also covered in Carrick-on-Shannon, Ballinamore, Leitrim Village

Leitrim PPN seeks input on 2025 training needs, Reps meeting December 10

Community groups are invited to shape next year's training calendar via a quick survey. Meanwhile, all PPN Reps are asked to attend a support evening on...

Claremorris · November 28, 2024

Man agreed to move €215k in cannabis after drug debt of €1k ballooned to €26k

A 33-year-old man from Claremorris, County Mayo, has been sentenced to four and a half years imprisonment, suspended in full, after pleading guilty to...

Convoy · November 27, 2024

Serial offender who left businessman to die during car theft gets five-year term for earlier crime spree

Keith McCormick, aged 23, of addresses in Bluebell and Mulhuddart, Dublin, received a five-year and six-month custodial sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal...

Convoy · November 20, 2024

Serial offender who left businessman to die during car theft was involved in earlier crime spree, court hears

Keith McCormick, aged 23, of addresses in Dublin, appeared at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on charges arising from a series of offences committed between...

Fenagh · November 18, 2024 Also covered in Drumshanbo, Carrick-on-Shannon, Ballinamore

SPC member induction training Monday 25 November in Carrick-on-Shannon

New SPC members are invited to a free induction event on 25 November (2–4pm) at Áras an Chontae covering roles, procedures and work plans. The Leitrim PPN...

Ballyshannon · November 15, 2024

'Solitary and sad' man gets 12 years for killing mother who dedicated life to caring for him

Geunter Lohse, aged 63, has been sentenced to twelve years imprisonment at the Central Criminal Court for unlawfully killing his mother Ruth by arson. The...

Boyle · November 14, 2024

'Ordinary hard-working man' who moved €3.9m in cannabis is jailed for eight years

A 43-year-old cabinet maker from Boyle, Co Roscommon, has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court following his guilty...

Monaghan · November 11, 2024

Criminal who raped teen he'd met for first time is jailed

A man from Monaghan has been sentenced to four years imprisonment at the Central Criminal Court for the rape of a teenager he had met for the first time....

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....

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