News - Court
Former Longford councillor to be sentenced on money laundering charges in July
The 69 year old signalled his intent to plead guilty to the charges at a sitting of Longford District Court in December.
Jan 9, 2024 16:44
50 year old appears in court charged over Parnell Square knife attack
On 23 November, three children and an adult were stabbed outside of Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire in Dublin City.
Dec 21, 2023 15:00
Local Senator reacts as man sentenced over threats to family
A victim impact statement from Senator previously described how the messages left him in fear for the security of his family.
Dec 5, 2023 22:27
Suspended sentence handed to man found guilty for harassing local senator
David Larkin of Ardnacassa Lawns pleaded guilty last year of harassing Senator Micheal Carrigy over the course of a number of months in 2021 and 2022.
Dec 5, 2023 13:28
Man found guilty of harassing local senator due to be sentenced today
The contact ranged from Facebook messages, to texts, to a voice mail, all of which included various threats to either the Senator or his children.
Dec 5, 2023 10:10
"They might have changed the world because they changed ours" - Family react as a mother sentenced for double murder
The family described Thelma and Michael as happy fun-loving children overflowing with love and mischief.
Nov 30, 2023 17:15
Roscommon Gardaí arrest motorist following drug driving detection
He was arrested and the car seized, with a court date to follow.
Nov 15, 2023 12:07
Father & daughter sentenced for manslaughter of Limerick man in US
Jason Corbett was beaten to death by Molly and Tom Martens at his US home in 2015.
Nov 9, 2023 08:14
Gardaí nab fake taxi operating in local town
The car was being operated as a taxi without the proper insurance or licences.
Nov 7, 2023 14:33
Ashling Murphy Murder Trial enters final stages
The jury of 9 men and 3 women is to hear from one more defence witness this morning.
Nov 6, 2023 09:22
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
Sligo double murderer to sentenced today
23-year-old Yousef Palani, of Markievicz Heights in Sligo, also admitted causing serious harm to another man the day before he killed his first victim.
Oct 23, 2023 11:09
Leitrim woman handed 15 year driving ban following Longford collision
In beginning his sentencing this morning, Judge Keelan Johnston described witness accounts of the accused's car driving erratically and swerving into oncoming traffic, resulting in several near misses.
Oct 20, 2023 13:10Shannonside Newsletter
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