3 h. ago Murder accused Richard Satchwell cut dressing gown belt so he could hold dead wife, court hears

Richard Satchwell told detectives investigating the murder of his wife, Tina Satchwell, that he wanted her arms around him after she died.

Events

4 h. ago Former Ryanair pilot charged with €10m drug seizure not a 'sutable case' for legal aid, court hears

At Ennis District Court, Brendan O’Meara (62) of An Tulach, Summerhill, Meelick, Co Clare, was making his second court appearance concerning the Garda seizure of an estimated €10 million of cannabis at Mr O’Meara’s south east Clare home last week.

Events

17 h. ago Dublin man who snatched woman’s handbag in IKEA had 200 prior convictions, court hears

Dublin man who snatched woman’s handbag in IKEA had 200 prior convictions, court hears  The Irish Independent

Events

41 h. ago Aldi employee threatened customer with a hammer, court hears

Aldi employee threatened customer with a hammer, court hears  The Irish Independent

Events

50 h. ago Man attacked with ammonia and fingers amputated with machete by group of teens, court hears

Man attacked with ammonia and fingers amputated with machete by group of teens, court hears  Dublin Live

Events

51 h. ago Judgment for €8.7m sought against Paddy McKillen junior, court hears

Case set for High Court list after judge rejects application to hear case in fast-track Commercial Court

Events

52 h. ago Body of Tina Satchwell was found wrapped in black plastic under stairs of her home, court hears

A forensic officer said he noticed poured concrete was different to other cement on the ground under the stairs during a search of the Cork property in October 2023.

Events

52 h. ago Forensic garda found different concrete under stairs of Satchwell home 'suspicious', court hears

Tina Satchwell was found buried in a deep clandestine grave under the stairs at the home she shared with her husband, Richard Satchwell.

Society

4 d. ago Woman got Irish man to pretend he was her child's father to obtain passport, court hears

Cork Circuit Criminal Court heard that the 44-year-old woman was ultimately able to obtain citizenship for herself, her husband and other family members arising out of the initial deception.

Events

4 d. ago Judge expresses concern that sunbeds are still allowed for adults amid illegal use by person under 18

Tanning beds ‘probably more dangerous’ than smoking, court hears

Events

5 d. ago Five other sources corroborated allegations made about Gerry Adams in BBC documentary, court hears

Adams is suing the BBC over what he has deemed to be a “grievous smear” made by a confidential source.

Events

5 d. ago Two men found guilty of cutting down famous Sycamore Gap tree

The court heard that Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers fell out of friendship before their trial began.

Politics

5 d. ago Garda withdraws damages claim after court hears he climbed Ireland’s highest mountains after incident

Garda Sean Daly had been suing Garda Commissioner and others for €60,000

Events

5 d. ago Woman (28) tried to conceal drugs, throwing them around a room during a search, court hears

Woman (28) tried to conceal drugs, throwing them around a room during a search, court hears  The Irish Independent

Events

6 d. ago Girl knocked down when confession box door fell on her settles case for €25,000

The girl was two years old when she was trapped after the confessional door fell on her in 2011, the court heard

Politics

6 d. ago 'Injured' garda climbed Ireland’s four highest peaks in a weekend, court hears

Garda Sean Daly (42) who claimed he had been injured while participating in a garda driving programme

Events

7 d. ago ‘She is leaving me over this’: Richard Satchwell outlined problems about buying monkeys in same period he is alleged to have murdered wife

An invasive search of Tina Satchwell’s home was not carried out until six years after she was reported missing, the court heard

Events

7 d. ago Irish Nationwide provided millions in loans to clients before board approval, High Court hears

The civil case against former INBS chief Michael Fingleton is in its second day before the High Court.

Events

7 d. ago Court hears man accused of murdering his mother seemed nervous and evasive at scene

Det Gda James Conneely told the trial of Nigel Canavan (39), who denies murdering his mother Angela Canavan, that he met the accused outside his mother's home on the night of her death. Mr Canavan had phoned emergency services about one hour and 15 minutes earlier.

Events

7 d. ago Father lost control when headbutting GAA coach at U10s training session

A father lost control when headbutting a GAA coach in front of young children playing hurling at an under-10s training session in east Clare in May of last year, a court has heard

Politics