News - Castlerea
Castlerea murder trial hears evidence from forensic psychiatrist
Evidence in the trial continues this afternoon at the central criminal court in Dublin.
Oct 28, 2022 13:54
Prosecution complete cross examination of Colm Horkan murder accused
The 46 year old bike mechanic spent his second day giving evidence to the jury in his trial at the central criminal court today.
Oct 27, 2022 17:15
Colm Horkan murder trial jury conclude viewing Garda interviews with accused
Interviewing detectives revealed that the accused had come into contact with the victim close to 17 years previous
Oct 25, 2022 17:35
Castlerea murder trial jury views final interview with accused
The trial continues this afternoon.
Oct 25, 2022 13:39
Castlerea murder trial hears from psychologist who visited accused after fatal shooting
The trial moves into its 12th day at the Central Criminal Court tomorrow
Oct 24, 2022 17:56
Aoife O'Rourke now among world's best boxers following latest Euro success
The celebrations are continuing in Castlerea after Aoife O Rourkle's latest success.
Oct 24, 2022 14:02
Castlerea murder trial hears accused dispute statements from witnesses
The trial so far today has heard evidence of another video interview with the accused.
Oct 24, 2022 13:15
Hundreds welcome Aoife O'Rourke back to Castlerea after latest boxing success
The young Roscommon woman was successful yet again in an international competition.
Oct 24, 2022 07:43
Great excitement as Castlerea native Aoife O'Rourke wins gold
The Castlerea native was dominate throughout last nights fight.
Oct 23, 2022 08:34
Colm Horkan murder accused describes moments around fatal shooting
This afternoon the jury witnessed video footage of a further interview of Stephen Silver in connection with the fatal shooting on June 17th 2020.
Oct 21, 2022 17:26
Colm Horkan murder accused concerned over COVID precautions in Garda interviews
Over the course of the afternoon, the accused began interacting with Detectives, telling them to practice social distancing and remove themselves from his surrounds.
Oct 21, 2022 13:39
Castlerea murder accused claims he shot Garda in 'self defence'
The trial continues today.
Oct 21, 2022 08:22
Jury views first Garda interviews with Colm Horkan murder accused
Stephen Silver, a motorbike mechanic from Foxford in Mayo has pleaded guilty to Manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility following the shooting dead of Colm Horkan in Castlerea on the 17th of June, 2020.
Oct 19, 2022 17:30Shannonside Newsletter
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