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Uncle of woman alleging sexual abuse by family members says he 'never went near her'

Uncle of woman alleging sexual abuse by family members says he 'never went near her'

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Seven men, aged between 32 and 55, are on trial in relation to a combined total of 103 charges against them.
GP says criticism of Covid-19 guidelines was effort to contribute 'discussion about contentious matters'

GP says criticism of Covid-19 guidelines was effort to contribute 'discussion about contentious matters'

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

The GP said he always exercised professional judgement on behalf of his patients and their welfare and dignity.
Jury finds Donegal man not guilty of grandfather’s murder by reason of insanity

Jury finds Donegal man not guilty of grandfather’s murder by reason of insanity

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Derek Mulligan (39) had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of his grandfather, Derek Burns (78), at Carrickcoyle on December 19th, 2023.
Man (29) pleads guilty to manslaughter of Polish national in Tipperary

Man (29) pleads guilty to manslaughter of Polish national in Tipperary

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Tomasz Rozpeda was arraigned on a charge that he unlawfully killed Maciej Nowak on a date on or about December 26th or 27th, 2023
Man jailed for murder of Steven Ring whose body was 'dumped like a piece of rubbish'

Man jailed for murder of Steven Ring whose body was 'dumped like a piece of rubbish'

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Addressing her son’s murderer as he was jailed for life on Friday, Linda Ring said: “We as a family will never forgive you. We are the ones who have to suffer a life sentence."
Retiring Supreme Court judge says cases becoming 'longer and longer'

Retiring Supreme Court judge says cases becoming 'longer and longer'

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Judge Peter Charleton said he and others have made efforts to shorten hearings, as “concision is needed in our courts” but “we are not there” yet.
Legal costs awarded against Elon Musk's X after stay refused in Coimisiún na Meán case

Legal costs awarded against Elon Musk's X after stay refused in Coimisiún na Meán case

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

At the High Court on Friday, Justice Cian Ferriter awarded legal costs to Coimisiún na Meán after it successfully defended X's stay application earlier this month.
Man (33) who killed hospital patient (88) deserves maximum sentence, court hears

Man (33) who killed hospital patient (88) deserves maximum sentence, court hears

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

In December of last year, Dylan Magee (33) was found guilty of the manslaughter of “true gentleman” Matthew Healy by reason of diminished responsibility.
Man appears in court charged with murder of Amy Doherty

Man appears in court charged with murder of Amy Doherty

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Connor McNamee was remanded in custody until next month.
Snail-paced justice system exacerbates trauma on families and the accused, Martin says

Snail-paced justice system exacerbates trauma on families and the accused, Martin says

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Martin described the time it takes for the wheels of justice to move and reach a conclusion as being 'a real problem'.
Emergency accommodation figures almost triple over 10 years

Emergency accommodation figures almost triple over 10 years

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

The number of people accessing emergency homeless accommodation has reached a new high.
Man charged with murdering mother-of-two Amy Doherty

Man charged with murdering mother-of-two Amy Doherty

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

The accused will appear in court on Friday.
HSE warns public to ‘stay vigilant’ due to rise in scam texts

HSE warns public to ‘stay vigilant’ due to rise in scam texts

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

The messages are specifically seeking payments for the renewal of medical cards.
Mother of Roy Keane dies at hospice in Cork

Mother of Roy Keane dies at hospice in Cork

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Marie Keane, nee Lynch, died earlier on Friday at St Anne’s Ward in Marymount University Hospital in Cork.
Gemma O’Doherty appeal dismissed after AI use exposed in legal papers

Gemma O’Doherty appeal dismissed after AI use exposed in legal papers

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Justice Caroline Costello said journalist Gemma O’Doherty (pictured) used AI to prepare her written submissions that included 'hallucinations' of non-existent cases.
Ireland’s road safety record bucks EU trend with 31 per cent rise in fatalities since 2019

Ireland’s road safety record bucks EU trend with 31 per cent rise in fatalities since 2019

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Ireland was one of only three EU countries to experience a deteriorating road safety record between 2019 and 2024.
New medical reports on Eleanor Donaldson submitted, court hears

New medical reports on Eleanor Donaldson submitted, court hears

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

The wife of the former DUP leader is facing charges of aiding and abetting.
Gardaí arrest nine people as part of money laundering investigations

Gardaí arrest nine people as part of money laundering investigations

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Four people are due to appear before Dún Laoghaire District Court on Monday, April 13th.
Ailesbury Road home sets 2026 Dublin record with €5.75m sale

Ailesbury Road home sets 2026 Dublin record with €5.75m sale

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

The semi-detached home at No 61 Ailesbury Road was described as 'a distinguished residence on one of Dublin’s most prestigious and sought-after addresses'.
Instructor spent lessons telling learner driver 'sexually explicit' stories about his wife

Instructor spent lessons telling learner driver 'sexually explicit' stories about his wife

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) received 161 complaints regarding Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) last year.

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