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A Roscommon farmer who made a false statement to gardaí that his cattle were missing when they were actually in his neighbour's shed has failed in a bid to have the Supreme Court hear an appeal against his conviction and fine. Gerard Harrington of Marian Road, Boyle, Co Roscommon, was convicted in J
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 Criminal Court. Justin McCormack (43), of Distillery Buildings, Distillery Road, Dublin 3, pleaded guilty to possessing the drugs for sale or su
An "ordinary, hard-working" cabinet maker moved €3.9 million in cannabis out of financial desperation due to drink and drug use, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court has heard. Justin McCormack (43), of Distillery Buildings, Distillery Road, Dublin 3, pleaded guilty to possessing the drugs for sale or supp
A 52-year-old Roscommon farmer who made a false statement to gardaí that his cattle were missing when they were actually in his neighbour's shed has failed in a bid to overturn his conviction and €6,500 fine. The Court of Appeal noted that Gerard Harrington (52) submitted 81 grounds of appeal, of wh
A Roscommon man who repeatedly sexually assaulted a teenage girl who babysat his children has had his five-and-a-half-year jail term reduced by 15 months at the Court of Appeal. Michael King (53) abused the girl at locations in Roscommon over a nine-month period, ending in September 2005. In May 202
A Roscommon man who repeatedly sexually assaulted a teenage girl who babysat his children has argued that his five-and-a-half-year jail term was too severe. Michael King (53) abused the girl at locations in Roscommon over a nine-month period, ending in September 2005. In May 2023 at Roscommon Circui
(Pictured L-R: Messrs David Lawlor, Martin O'Toole, Paul Beirne and Patrick Sweeney. Photo: Collins) By Declan Brennan A jury is set to begin their deliberations in the trial of four men accused of taking part in a vigilante group attack on security personnel guarding a repossessed farmhouse five ye
A Donegal builder accused of participating in an armed attack on security guards at a repossessed farmhouse in County Roscommon has had his prosecution described as fundamentally flawed and contaminated by fair-procedure breaches. Patrick J Sweeney, 44, is one of four men on trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for their roles in the December 2018 incident at Falsk, near Strokestown. The defence closing speech…
(Pictured L-R: Mssrs David Lawlor, Martin O'Toole, Paul Beirne and Patrick Sweeney. Photo: Collins) By Declan Brennan Four men accused of being part of a group that attacked and humiliated security guards at a repossessed farm property five years ago were all involved in a common enterprise to ensur
By Eimear Dodd "Reasonable force" was used by security personnel to remove people from a repossessed farm in Co Roscommon, a garda sergeant has told the trial of four men accused of taking part in a later attack on security men at the premises. The rural property at Falsk, outside Strokestown, was r
Pic: David Lawlor from Navan Co Meath, Martin O Toole, Claremorris, Co Mayo, Paul Beirne, Boyle, Co Roscommon and Patrick Sweeney, Ramelton, Co Donegal who are accused of involvement in an alleged violent incident in Falsk, Strokestown, Roscommon in December 2018. (Collins By Eimear Dodd A garda sup
(Pictured L-R: Accused Messrs David Lawlor, Martin O'Toole, Paul Beirne and Patrick Sweeney. Photo: Collins) By Claire Henry The Roscommon eviction assault trial has heard evidence of a search warrant which was executed at the home of one of the defendants. At around 5am on December 16, 2018, a grou
Residents in Boyle are highlighting the severe pothole problem on local roads, particularly near Kingsland Primary School. They are calling for a dedicated 'pothole police force' to hold local authorities accountable for road maintenance.
19 Jun 2026 · shannonside
Roscommon County Council officials highlight ongoing improvements in the north of the county, including new facilities in Boyle and Tulscan. Castlery Outdoor Swing Pool reopens for summer with expectations of record visitor numbers.
Cases and rulings mentioning Boyle from local newspapers and Courts News Ireland.
Shane McDonnell damaged a glass panel on a front door belonging to John Kearns at a christening party on October 17, 2021, when he had consumed too much alcohol. The defendant paid compensation of €500 into court for the €200 damage, with total payments reaching €750. Judge...
PJ Sweeney of Ramelton, County Donegal has lost an appeal against his 15-year prison sentence imposed for his role in a vigilante attack on security workers at a repossessed farmhouse near Strokestown, County Roscommon in December 2018. The Court of Appeal found no error in...
Three men who were convicted of a vigilante attack on security personnel at a repossessed farmhouse in Roscommon appeared before the Court of Appeal on 4 February to challenge the severity of their sentences. Martin O'Toole, aged 60, from Claremorris, County Mayo, discharged...
Gerard Harrington of Marian Road, Boyle, Co Roscommon, has been unsuccessful in his application to the Supreme Court seeking to appeal his conviction for making a false report to gardaí. Harrington was convicted in July 2021 at Tullamore Circuit Criminal Court of making a false...
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 plea to drug offences. Justin McCormack pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis worth €3.9 million for sale or supply at a...
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. Justin McCormack, originally from Boyle, Co Roscommon, was arrested on October 11th last year after gardaí stopped a white...
Three men have had their convictions upheld by the Court of Appeal following a vigilante attack on security personnel at a repossessed farmhouse near Strokestown, County Roscommon, in December 2018. Martin O'Toole, aged 60, of Claremorris, County Mayo; PJ Sweeney, aged 59, of...
Three men have appealed their convictions for involvement in a vigilante attack on security personnel at a repossessed farmhouse near Strokestown, County Roscommon, in December 2018. Martin O'Toole, PJ Sweeney, and Paul Beirne were convicted in June 2023 of fifteen charges...
A Roscommon farmer's appeal against his conviction for making a false statement to gardaí has been dismissed by the Court of Appeal. Gerard Harrington, of Marian Road, Boyle, was convicted in July 2021 at Tullamore Circuit Criminal Court of reporting ten cattle missing when...
A Roscommon man convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting a teenage girl employed as a babysitter has had his sentence reduced on appeal. Michael King, aged 53 and resident of Warren View, Boyle, was originally sentenced to five and a half years imprisonment by Roscommon...
A man from Boyle, County Roscommon, has appealed his five-and-a-half-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting a teenage babysitter over a nine-month period in 2005. Michael King was convicted by jury in May 2023 at Roscommon Circuit Court on twelve counts of sexual assault...
Three men have been sentenced to fifteen years' imprisonment following their conviction on fifteen charges relating to an armed attack on security personnel at a repossessed farmhouse near Strokestown, County Roscommon on 16 December 2018. Martin O'Toole, PJ Sweeney and Paul...
Three men have been convicted at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court of offences arising from an armed attack on a repossessed farmhouse at Falsk, Strokestown, County Roscommon on 16 December 2018. Martin O'Toole, a 58-year-old farmer of Stripe, Irishtown, Claremorris, County Mayo;...
A jury at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court has convicted three men of participating in a violent attack on a farm property near Strokestown, County Roscommon, on 16 December 2018. Following a 50-day trial, PJ Sweeney, aged 44, from Ramelton, County Donegal; Martin O'Toole, aged...
A jury at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court has requested exhibits and legal directions on common design as deliberations continue in the trial of four men accused of participating in a vigilante attack on security personnel at a repossessed property near Strokestown, Co Roscommon...
A jury at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court has begun deliberations in the trial of four men accused of participating in a vigilante attack on security personnel at a repossessed farmhouse near Strokestown, County Roscommon, in December 2018. Patrick J Sweeney, Martin O'Toole, Paul...
A jury at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court is set to begin deliberations in the trial of four men accused of participating in an armed attack on security guards at a repossessed farmhouse near Strokestown, County Roscommon, in December 2018. Patrick J Sweeney, Martin O'Toole, Paul...
A man accused of participating in a violent attack on security guards at a repossessed farmhouse near Strokestown, County Roscommon, has had his defence outlined at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. David Lawlor, aged 43 of Bailis Downs, County Meath, is one of four men facing...
A Donegal builder accused of participating in an armed attack on security guards at a repossessed farmhouse in County Roscommon has had his prosecution described as fundamentally flawed and contaminated by fair-procedure breaches. Patrick J Sweeney, 44, is one of four men on...
Four men have pleaded not guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to charges arising from an incident at a repossessed farm property near Strokestown, County Roscommon, on 16 December 2018. The prosecution alleges that Patrick J Sweeney, Martin O'Toole, Paul Beirne and David...