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fromIndependent
1 month ago
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Burkes behind bars: What Enoch's mother and sister can expect from overcrowded prison

Enoch Burke's mother and sister will serve two-week sentences in Mountjoy Female Prison, following their involvement in protests related to his case.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
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'Absolutely disgraceful' Enoch Burke returned to jail amid chaotic scenes in High Court

A judge called Enoch Burke and his family’s courtroom conduct "absolutely disgraceful" after they disrupted a High Court hearing, prompting Burke’s immediate return to prison.
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fromIndependent
1 week ago

Jailed teacher Enoch Burke has appeal bid rejected by Supreme Court

Enoch Burke's appeal to overturn his sacking was denied by the Supreme Court.
Law
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Martina and Ammi Burke arrested at Castlerea Prison where Enoch is currently in custody

Two females were arrested for contempt of court during a hearing related to Enoch Burke's imprisonment.
fromIndependent
12 hours ago

'Thrill-seeking' disqualified driver (19) who led gardai on high-speed chases jailed for two years

Josh Killeen, a 19-year-old disqualified driver, led gardaí on two high-speed chases within three months, resulting in a two-year prison sentence for endangerment.
London politics
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Sex offender's appeal rejected as judge refuses to name former TD who provided character reference

Judge Edwards criticized a TD for praising Daniel Ramamoorthy while neglecting the victim and the nature of the crimes.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Meath house at centre of 20-year planning row has now been erased from landscape

The 557 sq m development in Bohermeen has now been totally demolished and removed from the landscape after a 20-year legal battle.
Boston real estate
fromIndependent
3 days ago

'Not acceptable' - Taoiseach says mystery TD wrong to support sex offender in court

Taoiseach Micheál Martin emphasized that public representatives must not give character references in cases involving sexual crimes, highlighting the need to prioritize victims over offenders.
UK politics
#assault
Medicine
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Man jailed for 12 years over frenzied attack on frail widower (88) in hospital bed

A drug addict was sentenced to 12 years for fatally attacking an 88-year-old man in a hospital.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Music teacher gets two-year road ban for driving 800m in reverse on wrong side of road after eating cannabis cake

Marta Burns, a music teacher, unwittingly consumed a cannabis-laced cake, which led her to mistakenly believe that gardaí were robbers pursuing her.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Sex offender's appeal rejected as judge refuses to name former TD who provided character reference

Judge Edwards criticized a TD for praising Daniel Ramamoorthy's 'previous good name' while ignoring the victim and the 'vile' and 'horrifying nature' of the crimes.
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UK news
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Accountant who stole almost 30,000 from the golf club she worked for jailed

An accountant received a partially suspended three-year prison sentence for stealing nearly €30,000 from a golf club.
Media industry
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Why do we cover inquests when it can pain families? The objections to this are understandable, but often misplaced

Journalists face the challenging task of reporting on inquests, often intruding on grieving families, yet this can lead to powerful stories.
London politics
fromIndependent
5 days ago

'Violent behaviour puts the fear of God in everyone': Judge hands down 960 hours of community service to Athlone feud attack group

A man was violently attacked with a wheel brace and other weapons in a pub-related feud in Athlone.
Law
fromIndependent
5 days ago

'Bordering on ridiculous' that money mule has not brought compensation to court for elderly fraud victim, judge says

A judge criticized a money mule for not reimbursing a victim of a smishing fraud involving a loss of €4,212.
#contempt-of-court
fromIndependent
1 month ago
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Judge warns Enoch Burke's mother and sister to 'be prepared' for contempt hearing that could see them jailed

UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Enoch Burke's mother and sister to learn fate next Wednesday following contempt hearing

The mother and sister of jailed teacher Enoch Burke face potential imprisonment or fines for contempt of court after disrupting a courtroom hearing.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Enoch Burke's mother claims 'blood dripping from hands of judiciary' as she and daughter to learn fate in contempt case

The mother and sister of jailed teacher Enoch Burke face potential imprisonment or fines for contempt of court after disrupting a courtroom hearing.
Law
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Martina and Ammi Burke appeal criminal contempt decision

Ammi and Martina Burke are appealing a High Court decision that found them guilty of criminal contempt of court.
Law
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Martina and Ammi Burke arrested at Castlerea Prison on foot of court order

Martina and Ammi Burke were imprisoned for contempt of court due to disruptive behavior during a hearing regarding Enoch Burke.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
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Judge warns Enoch Burke's mother and sister to 'be prepared' for contempt hearing that could see them jailed

fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

Enoch Burke's mother claims 'blood dripping from hands of judiciary' as she and daughter to learn fate in contempt case

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

The Indo Daily: Who is Jonathan Gill, man accused of killing 'gangland psycho' Robbie Lawlor

Authorities in the North want to prosecute the 44-year-old, from Malahide Road on the capital's northside for Lawlor's assassination in Belfast on April 4, 2020.
London politics
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fromIndependent
5 days ago

Man who lied about heart attack and cancer and subjected ex-partner to campaign of abuse and violence jailed

A man was sentenced to two years in prison for 18 months of abusive and controlling behavior towards his partner.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Gun smuggler has over 17,000 cash returned after DPP drops money laundering charges

Conor O'Brien, 29, was sentenced to eleven years in prison for importing military-grade firearms and ammunition, with the final year of his sentence suspended.
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fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Man (40s) extradited from Scotland and due in court over murder of Sinn Fein informant Denis Donaldson

A man in his 40s is due before the Special Criminal Court charged in relation to the murder of republican double agent Denis Donaldson nearly 20 years ago.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

State still trying to determine age of person accused of murdering Ukrainain teen in Dublin Tusla unit

A Somali national accused of murdering 17-year-old Ukrainian teenager Vadym Davydenko at a Dublin care facility remains of undetermined age pending court proceedings.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Lawyer says Meath couple who built without permission 'are not criminals on the run and have been punished enough' as demolition proceeds

A solicitor acting on behalf of Rose and Chris Murray made an application today seeking for the demolition to be halted while they awaited a ruling of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).
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fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Garda jailed for a year over attack on teenager released after less than a month

A garda was sentenced to a year in prison for assaulting a teenager but was released after less than a month.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Minister's plan for electronic tagging of prisoners faces fresh delays

Electronic tagging implementation for prisoners has been delayed due to no viable tender responses, marking another setback to Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan's rollout plans.
London politics
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

Five members of Dublin gang jailed for total of 34 years for torture of man 'that bypasses any notion of humanity'

Five gang members received 34 years in prison for torturing Barry Moore, including waterboarding and branding him with a hot iron.
Law
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

'Absolutely scandalous' - judge decries attempt by man and up to 30 supporters to 'invade' High Court office

Patrick McGreal has initiated over 20 High Court actions since 2023, allegedly intimidating court officials and solicitors.
Boston real estate
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Council seizes Meath house at centre of 20-year planning dispute

Meath County Council seized Chris and Rose Murray's home in Bohermeen following a High Court order after the couple built a house twice the approved size without planning permission and exhausted all legal appeals.
#prison-transfer
fromwww.independent.ie
3 weeks ago

Two men in court over alleged 6,400 drone drug delivery to Cloverhill Prison

Craig Doyle, 25, of The Paddocks Way, Adamstown, Lucan, and 30-year-old Adam Aspel, with an address at Corkagh Grange Way, Clondalkin, were arrested by gardai carrying out surveillance of drone activity on March 28.
Law
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Blame game between Courts Service and Transport Minister as thousands escape penalty points

The Courts Service says it has now been asking for system change for 15 years and yet its staff "currently have no power to ask for the driver number". A blame game has erupted as thousands of motorists are feared to be avoiding penalty points, due to a loophole on the gathering of driver numbers.
Games
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Ten years, what justice is that?' - homeowner jailed for killing Jordan Ronan (20) after he stole from van

A man with previous convictions for knife crime has been jailed for nine years after he killed a 20-year-old who stole from the defendant's unlocked van in the early hours of the morning.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Enoch Burke returned to jail and hearing suspended amid chaotic scenes in High Court

A hearing involving jailed anti-transgender schoolteacher Enoch Burke descended into chaos today when he refused to stop interrupting a barrister for Wilson's Hospital School.
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#defamation
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Law

Court told no recording of alleged 'shoot in the head' comment in defamation action between racing tipsters

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Woman claims she was falsely branded 'major criminal' and 'serious gouger' after relationship with garda discovered

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Law

Court told no recording of alleged 'shoot in the head' comment in defamation action between racing tipsters

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Woman claims she was falsely branded 'major criminal' and 'serious gouger' after relationship with garda discovered

Real estate
fromIndependent
2 months ago

High Court order could pave the way for John Magnier's rival to buy estate at centre of row

High Court dismissed John Magnier's challenge, vacated the lis pendens, clearing the way for sale of the 751-acre Barne Estate to Maurice Regan.
SF parents
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Mother is jailed for 18 months for not protecting her daughter from sexual abuse

A woman endured 13 years of rape by her father, with the case presented in court while her mother remained emotionally composed during testimony.
Law
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

'Six years of exile, suffering and character assassination' - charges dropped against three Limerick gardai over alleged 'squaring away' of motoring offences

Charges against three gardaí for alleged misconduct in fixed-charge notices have been dropped.
Boston food
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Seamus Culleton's US lawyer says there are 'significant legal questions' about his case as court grants order preventing his deportation

A US Court of Appeals granted a stay of removal for an Irish man detained for overstaying his visa, allowing judicial review of immigration procedures and constitutional questions before deportation.
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

Man (39) pleads not guilty by reason of insanity to murdering grandfather in Donegal Gaeltacht

The accused was the victim of serious sexual abuse at the hands of a school caretaker when he was a child and has suffered with a litany of mental health difficulties since his teenage years.
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Real estate
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Firm run by two tax offenders used 'strong-arm' tactics to get paid for defective repairs to social housing, court told

Bert's Properties Ltd demanded over €400,000 despite performing incomplete and defective upgrade works on homes intended for social housing.
World news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Ex-wife of ICE detainee Seamus Culleton claimed he physically abused her, court papers show

Seamus Culleton's ex-wife alleges physical and psychological abuse; he was also served a harassment prevention order over an alleged 2019 Boston harassment.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Judge refuses mother's bid to relocate children from west to Dublin following new job and ahead of planned remarriage

A Dublin woman's High Court appeal to relocate her two children from the west of Ireland to Dublin was rejected because the judge found her motivation was personal dissatisfaction and career aspirations rather than the children's welfare.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Man jailed after falsely claiming injury from road accident 10 years ago

A man who falsely claimed to have been injured following a road traffic accident 10 years ago has been jailed for two years and nine months.
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fromIndependent
2 months ago

Man charged over alleged right-wing plot to target Mosque claims he cannot get fair trial under Explosives Act

Karolis Peckauskas has been granted High Court leave to challenge the Explosives Act on grounds its wording prevents a fair trial while he faces explosives possession and mosque-targeting allegations.
#murder
fromIndependent
2 months ago
UK news

US citizen told gardai he strangled his father just hours after arriving at five-star Ballyfin resort, murder trial hears

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Criminals who dumped teenager Keane Mulready Woods' body parts across Dublin jailed for six years each

fromIndependent
2 months ago
UK news

US citizen told gardai he strangled his father just hours after arriving at five-star Ballyfin resort, murder trial hears

fromIndependent
2 months ago
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Criminals who dumped teenager Keane Mulready Woods' body parts across Dublin jailed for six years each

fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I swear to God, I never lie' - how fraudster's attempts to play Ireland's personal injury system were exposed

Constantin Iosca moved here from Romania in 1997 for a 'better life', but will be spending nearly three years in jail after bringing a fraudulent personal injury claim
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fromIndependent
2 months ago

Irishman Seamus Culleton held by ICE was allegedly caught with 25 MDMA tablets before leaving Ireland

Seamus Culleton faces a 2009 Irish bench warrant alleging possession of 25 ecstasy (MDMA) tablets and obstructing gardaí by discarding them.
#murder-charge
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fromIndependent
2 months ago

Judge recuses himself from Islamic Cultural Centre case 'in abundance of caution' after claims of bias and sabotage

A High Court judge hearing the Islamic Cultural Centre dispute recused himself, despite saying he had done nothing wrong, to avoid a 'side show'.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Enoch Burke seeks Court of Appeal challenge to judgment barring him from school

Jailed schoolteacher Enoch Burke seeks Court of Appeal permission to challenge a three-year-old High Court ban from Wilson's Hospital School in Co Westmeath.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Ex-wife of ICE detainee Seamus Culleton was granted restraining order after marriage broke down

Kilkenny native Séamus Culleton, living undocumented in Boston, is held in US detention; his ex‑wife obtained a restraining order; he ran a Wakefield plastering business.
#criminal-legal-aid
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Enoch Burke case: Two disciplinary panel members resign in major blow to efforts to resolve row over teacher's dismissal

Resignations of two disciplinary appeals panel members stalled resolution of Enoch Burke's dismissal dispute with Wilson's Hospital School.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I was only a baby and you took my life away' - Man who abused his five children and locked them away for days without food jailed for 20 years

Man jailed 20 years for sexually abusing five children, locking them without food and forcing them to drink urine over two decades in Co Sligo.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Man who broke into house for shortcut after getting soaked in stream on golf course avoids jail

Carl Innos received a suspended sentence after breaking into a house while seeking a shortcut home after wading through a golf course stream.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'The family circus has to end' says judge as Enoch Burke's mother and sister to be jailed for contempt

Mr Justice Brian Cregan imposed the sanction over the behaviour of Martina Burke, a teacher, and Ammi Burke, a trained solicitor, at a hearing on February 20 where they engaged in 'shouting and roaring at the top of their voices' to the extent they had to be removed by gardaí.
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fromIndependent
2 months ago

Families of murdered Katie Simpson and her killer Jonathan Creswell locked in legal dispute over alleged land transfer

Families of showjumper Katie Simpson and killer Jonathan Creswell are in legal dispute over transfer of land allegedly purchased by Simpson, Creswell and Simpson's sister.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Solicitors in legal dispute after mistakenly paying almost 100,000 to estate of deceased client

Error at Galway city law firm came to light last year
Law
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Teacher serving prison sentence for rape of relative struck off by Teaching Council for at least 30 years

An inquiry panel of the Teaching Council has also ruled that the man, who is in his early 40s, cannot apply to have his name restored to the register for at least 30 years because of the case's "exceptional and disturbing features".
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