Builder sacked for "unexplained" mileage on work van wins €10K
A tribunal has made a reduced award of €10,000 for unfair dismissal to a builder whose work van racked up over 1,000 miles in “unexplained” driving after his...
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Offender pays €4,000 to victim of St Patrick's Day assault
By Claire Henry The second of two young men who assaulted a security guard after celebrating St Patrick’s Day has been given a suspended sentence after...
Man agreed to move €215k in cannabis after drug debt of €1k ballooned to €26k
A man with no previous convictions who was caught moving over €215,000 in cannabis after being put under pressure by dealers when his €1,000 drugs debt...
Serial offender who left businessman to die during car theft gets five-year term for earlier crime spree
A serial thief who along with his co-accused "callously" left a businessman to die after he tried to stop them stealing his wife’s car has received a...
Prisoner 'lured' fellow inmate into cell for 'vicious' attack, prosecution tell murder jury
A Mountjoy prisoner "lured" a fellow inmate to his cell where he stamped on his head and caused his death in a "vicious and unprovoked assault", a prosecution...
Arsonist jailed after drink and drug-fuelled attack saw three houses demolished
An arsonist has been jailed for a year for a drink and drug-fuelled attack that saw him set fire to his partner’s family home, causing it and two adjoining...
Blunt force injuries caused prisoner's brain to rotate, pathologist tells murder trial
(Pictured: Chief State Pathologist Dr Linda Mulligan. Photo: Collins) A Mountjoy prisoner who died after an alleged assault in his cell suffered blunt force...
Serial offender who left businessman to die during car theft was involved in earlier crime spree, court hears
A serial thief who along with his co-accused "callously" left a businessman to die after he tried to stop them stealing his wife’s car is to be sentenced for...
Wife of convicted sex offender who abused teen babysitter pleads for leniency
The wife of a convicted sex offender who repeatedly abused the couple’s teenage babysitter 10 years ago took the stand today to plead for leniency ahead of...
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...
'Solitary and sad' man gets 12 years for killing mother who dedicated life to caring for him
A "solitary and sad" man has been jailed for 12 years for killing his 88-year-old mother, who died in "horrific circumstances" in a house fire having...
Murder accused who told gardai he wanted to kill victim 'stone dead' convicted after failing to convince jury of lack of intent
by Fionnuala Walsh A man who broke into a fellow hostel resident's room dressed in a balaclava and armed with a knife before telling gardai he wanted to kill...
Hospital chaplain wins claim for double time on Sundays
A hospital chaplain who found out he was meant to be paid double time for working Sunday shifts after nearly a quarter of a century walking the wards has been...
Repeat roads offender who left child (3) 'in agony' on ground is jailed
A repeat roads offender who struck a three-year-old while speeding in his car before fleeing the scene, leaving the child "in agony" on the ground, has been...
'Ordinary hard-working man' who moved €3.9m in cannabis is jailed for eight years
An "ordinary, hard-working" cabinet maker who moved €3.9 million in cannabis out of financial desperation has been jailed for eight years at Dublin Circuit...
Murder accused was dressed in balaclava and armed with butter knife to 'frighten' victim, defence say
A murder accused who stabbed a fellow hostel resident to death entered his room dressed in a balaclava and armed with a butter knife in order to “frighten”...
Criminal who raped teen he'd met for first time is jailed
A criminal who raped a vulnerable teenager after meeting him for the first time and convincing him to stay in his home overnight has been jailed for four...
'Hapless' drugs holder whose home was targeted by 'yobs' avoids jail
(Pictured: Robert Hanratty. Photo: Collins) A "hapless character" who said he was holding over €30,000 worth of sleeping tablets because his home had been...
Pathologist tells murder trial of teen's death
(File Picture: Dr SallyAnn Collis. Photo: Collins) A murder trial jury has heard that a young man stabbed in the neck as he sat in his car suffered blood loss...
Career Criminal who kidnapped and tortured Kevin Lunney argues he should have been given more time to taking losing case
(File Picture: Alan Harte. Photo: Collins) A career criminal serving a 30-year sentence for the kidnap and torture of Quinn Industrial Holdings director Kevin...
Murder accused inquired about renting storage unit, trial hears
A murder accused inquired about renting a storage unit while the body of a drug dealer who had been shot dead remained in his apartment, a trial has heard....
Victim of rape at hands of older cousin tells court of seeking justice and reclaiming his voice
(Pictured: Victim Mr Dylan Gallagher. Photo: Collins) A man who was nine years old when he was raped by his then 15-year-old cousin has told the Central...
'Solitary and sad' arsonist who killed mother (88) intends to return to Germany
A "solitary and sad" man who killed his 88-year-old mother by setting fire to her home intends to go home to Germany after serving his prison sentence and...
Christmas Eve shooting victim was holding toddler in his arms, court hears as teen awaits sentence for removing machine gun
(Pictured: Jaures Kumbu. Photo: Collins) A Dublin criminal was holding a toddler in his arms as he celebrated at a Christmas Eve party in a popular steakhouse...
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...
Modified blank-firing guns becoming more popular, murder trial hears
Gardai are seeing an upturn in blank pistols that have been modified to turn them into lethal weapons capable of firing live rounds, a murder trial has heard....
Chemical waste worker wins €28k for unfair dismissal
A worker at a chemical waste disposal firm has won over €28,000 after he was sacked for making a formal bullying complaint, despite a tribunal rejecting his...
Pedestrian seriously injured by pensioner during 'momentary lapse' says driver has 'been through enough'
(Pictured: Driver Margaret Casey. Photo: Collins) A pedestrian who was seriously injured by a 73-year-old driver, who had a momentary lapse in concentration...
Family of murder accused left in fear after visits to home, trial hears
The brother of a drug user who denies murdering a drug dealer whose body was left in a wardrobe for four days, became fearful when three men came to his...
Victim criticises DPP's decision to accept sex assault plea, as court notes increase in cases involving children
A woman who was a teenager when she was subjected to a series of violent sexual assaults by her then-boyfriend has criticised the Director of Public...
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