trial

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Child sexual abuse trial of mother, uncle and family friend continues

Child sexual abuse trial of mother, uncle and family friend continues

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

The complainant’s mother, her uncle, and another man face a total of 21 counts of sexual assault and rape
Bilingual barrister comes to aid of 'nervous' translator on his first day

Bilingual barrister comes to aid of 'nervous' translator on his first day

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

As prosecution counsel Tessa White BL began to speak, Ms Justice Karen O'Connor, presiding, became concerned that the Spanish interpreter was not translating what was being said.
Money laundering trial of former hockey star Caitriona Carey set for 2027

Money laundering trial of former hockey star Caitriona Carey set for 2027

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Ms Carey appeared before Judge Orla Crowe On Monday, when her barrister, Kevin Roche BL, said she was seeking a trial date. He told the judge that the trial would take four to six weeks.
15-year-old accused of raping girl at Limerick Racecourse collapses during trial

15-year-old accused of raping girl at Limerick Racecourse collapses during trial

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

Within 20 minutes of the case resuming on Friday, the presiding Judge Mr Justice Paul McDermott was made aware that the youth was in pain
Jury in law professor's murder trial told they can return three possible verdicts

Jury in law professor's murder trial told they can return three possible verdicts

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

A murder trial jury must consider whether the State has proven it is not reasonably possible that law professor Diarmuid Phelan unintentionally hit a trespasser on his farm with a third shot from his revolver, the presiding judge has charged
Witness told his family would 'get it' if he testified in Brady's garda murder trial

Witness told his family would 'get it' if he testified in Brady's garda murder trial

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

The Special Criminal Court heard a witness said he feared he would be killed if he testified in court during Aaron Brady's trial for the murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe
Lawyers for Garda killer Aaron Brady raise concern over negative publicity from upcoming trial

Lawyers for Garda killer Aaron Brady raise concern over negative publicity from upcoming trial

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

Brady's trial, in which he is accused of perverting the course of justice, was due to begin on Monday
Murder accused was suffering from cannabis-induced psychosis, psychiatrist tells trial

Murder accused was suffering from cannabis-induced psychosis, psychiatrist tells trial

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Diego Costa Silva has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Fabiola De Campos Silva on November 4th, 2021
Jason O'Connor's trial for attempted murder transferred to Special Criminal Court

Jason O'Connor's trial for attempted murder transferred to Special Criminal Court

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024

The State successfully applied for Jason O’Connor's trial to be heard by the non-jury court
Ex-teacher accused of sexual abuse made 'deliberate decision' to lie to gardaí, trial told

Ex-teacher accused of sexual abuse made 'deliberate decision' to lie to gardaí, trial told

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

The 59-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to one count of attempted anal rape and eight counts of sexual assault in relation to six complainants
Former solicitor Michael Lynn takes stand in multi-million euro theft trial

Former solicitor Michael Lynn takes stand in multi-million euro theft trial

Mon, 11 Dec, 2023

Mr Lynn told the court: "It would be dishonest of me not to acknowledge that in the office environment, things were frenetic."
Ex-teacher developed 'close friendship' with student before alleged abuse, trial hears

Ex-teacher developed 'close friendship' with student before alleged abuse, trial hears

Thu, 07 Dec, 2023

The sixth complainant in the case gave evidence at the Central Criminal Court on Thursday
Sexual assault trial hears fifth complainant was too embarrassed to report abuse

Sexual assault trial hears fifth complainant was too embarrassed to report abuse

Wed, 06 Dec, 2023

When asked by Ms Lawlor if the incident with the accused had an impact on him, he replied that after “the event there was a wall around me”.
Man who believed wife cheated with brother-in-law found guilty of his manslaughter

Man who believed wife cheated with brother-in-law found guilty of his manslaughter

Tue, 21 Nov, 2023

Andrew 'Andy' Cash (30) was found guilty of the manslaughter of John Cash (40) in Kilkenny City in May 2022
Judge takes jury through key evidence in Ashling Murphy murder trial

Judge takes jury through key evidence in Ashling Murphy murder trial

Wed, 08 Nov, 2023

Jozef Puska (33) has pleaded not guilty to murdering the 23-year-old in January 2022
Judge orders arrest of activist who allegedly drove into immigration protesters

Judge orders arrest of activist who allegedly drove into immigration protesters

Mon, 23 Oct, 2023

The court heard Stephen Bedford maintained that he was threatened and left but came across a second branch of the protesters and tried to drive slowly.
Victims in family sexual abuse case describe treatment at hands of 'monsters' and 'devils'

Victims in family sexual abuse case describe treatment at hands of 'monsters' and 'devils'

Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

Five family members were convicted of dozens of offences relating to the sexual abuse of their four child relatives following a Central Criminal Court trial last May.
Trial of man accused of murdering Ashling Murphy to begin

Trial of man accused of murdering Ashling Murphy to begin

Mon, 02 Oct, 2023

Jozef Puska (32) is charged with murdering the 23-year-old at Cappincur, Tullamore on January 12th, 2022

Latest National News