News - Central Criminal Court
Edgeworthstown man jailed for 13 years for raping elderly, vulnerable neighbour
Sentencing him, Ms Justice Melanie Greally said she disagreed with the Director of Public Prosecution's assessment of the seriousness of the case.
Jan 27, 2026 13:33
Longford man who raped elderly, vulnerable neighbour jailed for 13 years
A man who attacked and raped his elderly, vulnerable neighbour during a violent home invasion, causing her “life-altering” harm, has been jailed for 13 years.
Jan 26, 2026 19:24
Man accused of raping elderly woman in Longford sent forward for trial
The man, who is in his 30s, faces seven charges.
Jul 22, 2025 17:38
Man sentenced to jail for sexual abuse of young daughter over six years
The court heard Mullane started abusing his daughter from the age of six.
Apr 15, 2024 15:29
Ashling Murphy's family pay tribute to her following trial verdict
Trial judge Mr. Justice Tony Hunt said he agreed with the verdict, and told the jury there was "evil in this room."
Nov 9, 2023 17:12
Man accused of murdering Ashling Murphy to give evidence before court
33-year-old Jozef Puska, of Lynally Grove, Mucklagh, Co Offaly, denies murder, and took to the stand yesterday afternoon.
Nov 3, 2023 11:01
More evidence heard at Ashling Murphy murder trial
Dr Lorna Flanagan from Forensic Science Ireland gave evidence to the jury about the DNA sample found under Ashling Murphy’s fingernails.
Oct 27, 2023 17:14
Jury hears evidence Aisling Murphy murder accused admitted guilt to Gardaí
The Jury were told today that the statement was made through an interpreter.
Oct 25, 2023 17:10
Court hears how Sligo murderer targeted gay men living alone
Warning; the following story contains details of extreme violence and dismemberment.
Oct 23, 2023 14:19
Man accused of Sligo double murder changes senior council ahead of trial
His trial, which is expected to take up to three weeks, is due to get underway on the thirteenth of November.
Jul 4, 2023 13:17
Galway farmer found not guilty of murdering aunt in land dispute
Micahael Scott was found guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter.
Mar 30, 2023 13:03
Jury begins deliberations in trial of Stephen Silver for murder of Garda Colm Horkan
The jury will continue their deliberations in the trial today
Mar 14, 2023 07:12
Trial of Stephen Silver accused of murder of garda in Castlerea begins tomorrow
Detective Garda Colm Horkan died on the 17th of June in 2020
Jan 30, 2023 17:08
Longford man sentenced to five years for sexual assault
McLoughlin of Torboy, Moydow, Co Longford, still maintains his innocence after a Central Criminal Court jury convicted him last March following a trial in Castlebar, Co Mayo
Dec 5, 2022 18:39Shannonside Newsletter
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