News - Trial

Man facing Elphin animal-cruelty charges warned he could be jailed pending trial - as court told 15 dead calves found in shed

The Department of Agriculture alleges up to 500 calves died on the Elphin farm between 2023 and 2025.

Mar 24, 2026 20:18

Soldier F, who can't be named, has been on trial at Belfast Crown Court.

Oct 23, 2025 12:59

Friends and family of Ashling Murphy applauded as the jury was dismissed.

Nov 9, 2023 14:46

The jury of 9 men and 3 women is to hear from one more defence witness this morning.

Nov 6, 2023 09:22

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

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

The man, who is now in his 40s, had denied the allegations.

Oct 20, 2023 15:19

She died while she was out for a run along the Grand Canal in Tullamore on January 12th, 2022.

Oct 2, 2023 10:33

Micahael Scott was found guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter.

Mar 30, 2023 13:03

He claimed he had been denied a fair trial.

Mar 24, 2023 13:01

The jury will continue their deliberations in the trial today

Mar 14, 2023 07:12

The jury was sworn in on Monday of this week

Feb 1, 2023 13:08

Detective Garda Colm Horkan died on the 17th of June in 2020

Jan 30, 2023 17:08

The two women, with addresses in the Shannonside Region, are accused of trafficking women to work as prostitutes.

Jan 25, 2023 07:52

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