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Central Criminal Court 2025-07-17 Courts News Ireland

Man admits to unlawful killing of Tom Niland five days into trial

A man has pleaded guilty to the unlawful killing of Tom Niland at the Central Criminal Court, five days into his trial. John Irving, aged 31, of Shanwar, Foxford, County Mayo, changed his plea on the morning of July 17th. He is the third person to admit to manslaughter in connect

Central Criminal Court 2025-07-14 Courts News Ireland

Pensioner was 'crying blood' after alleged violent break-in, witness tells trial

A pensioner was so severely beaten during an alleged home invasion that neighbours did not recognise him as he walked along the road covered in blood with swollen eyes, the Central Criminal Court has heard. Witnesses described the victim as "crying blood" with multiple traumatic

Workplace Relations Commission 2024-02-20 Courts News Ireland

Ghanian fishermen say they are owed redundancy on top of decommissioning payout

Seven Ghanaian fishermen have brought claims before the Workplace Relations Commission alleging they are entitled to statutory redundancy payments in addition to compensation received under a vessel decommissioning scheme administered by Bord Iascaigh Mhara. The men, recruited to

Central Criminal Court 2017-07-06 Courts News Ireland

Accused admits strangling girlfriend

A 34-year-old man from Boyle, County Roscommon, has pleaded not guilty to murder by reason of insanity at the Central Criminal Court, arising from the death of a 23-year-old woman at his home in Sligo on 28 October 2015. The accused admitted causing the death by strangulation and