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Jury discharged in Limerick car theft trial, new panel to be selected
A jury in the trial of Paul Curtin, 46, of Ince Buí, Cappamore, County Limerick, was discharged on…
October 24, 2026
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Four young men charged over illegal fireworks incident in Donegal
Four men have been charged with igniting illegal fireworks in Carran, Portsalon, County Donegal. The charges relate to…
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Jury unable to reach verdict in Limerick schoolboy sexual assault trial
A jury failed to reach a verdict in the trial of a 28‑year‑old man accused of forcing a…
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Gardaí launch murder inquiry after four die in Waterford house fire
A murder investigation has been opened by Gardaí after a fire in Birchwood, Waterford City, killed a man,…
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Gardaí appeal for information after arson attack in Bruff
Gardaí are seeking information after a suspected arson attack damaged a house in the Holycross area of Bruff,…
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Jury continues deliberations in Limerick sexual assault trial
A verdict is still pending in the Central Criminal Court trial of a 28‑year‑old man accused of forcing…
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Survivor welcomes George Gibney’s 15‑year sentence
Survivor Trish Kearney said it was “wonderful” to see former swimming coach George Gibney finally jailed for historic sexual abuse.…
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Gardaí appeal for witnesses after fatal Kilrush road collision
Gardaí are continuing enquiries into a fatal two‑vehicle road traffic collision that occurred on the N67 at Baunmore,…
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Woman jailed for three months for breaching anonymity of Donaldson victims
A 55‑year‑old woman from the Lord Moira Park area of Ballynahinch has been sentenced to three months’ imprisonment…
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Kinahan to apply for bail in coming weeks, court hears
Daniel Kinahan, 49, will seek bail in the coming weeks, a Dublin court was told. The alleged leader…
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George Gibby sentenced today after conviction for 40 offences
George Gibney, the former coach of Ireland’s Olympic swimming team, is expected to receive a lengthy custodial sentence…
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Over 1,600 Prisoners Granted Temporary Release in First Half of 2026
More than 1,600 prisoners were given temporary release in the first half of 2026, according to figures released…
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Cars damaged in overnight attack near St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny
Several vehicles parked near St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny were damaged in a sustained overnight attack. The incident affected…
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Former Olympic coach George Gibbery to be sentenced for historic abuse
Former Olympic swimming coach George Gibney will be sentenced tomorrow after a jury found him guilty of 39…