5 h. 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.

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29 h. ago Murder accused says wife hit him and ‘could lose her temper easily’

Richard Satchwell told gardaí he had been injured by Tina Satchwell multiple times throughout their marriage, a court has heard.

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29 h. ago Murder accused says wife Tina Satchwell hit him and ‘could lose her temper easily’

Richard Satchwell told gardaí he had been injured by Tina Satchwell multiple times throughout their marriage, a court has heard.

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33 h. ago Jury told of ‘gold standard’ interview with man accused of murdering wife Tina Satchwell

An Irish detective conducted a “gold standard” interview with a man accused of murdering his wife, a court has heard.

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4 d. ago Dublin Islamic Centre accuses 'radicalised' wing of Muslim community of intimidation

The Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland (ICCI) has been closed since an alleged physical altercation at a meeting on April 19th, to which gardaí were called.

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5 d. ago Man accused of murdering mother said deceased 'went a bit mad'

Nigel Canavan (39) told his wife that he went upstairs, but when he heard two "thuds", he returned and found his mother, Angela Canavan (58), dead on the floor

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5 d. ago Weinstein accuser weeps as she is questioned about alleged sexual assault

Miriam Haley is the first of three accusers expected to give evidence at the retrial.

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6 d. ago Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers question accuser Miriam Haley at #MeToo retrial

The former TV production assistant is giving evidence for a third day at the trial in New York.

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6 d. ago Harris accuses Trump of ‘wholesale abandonment’ of American ideals

The former vice president criticised Donald Trump in her most extensive speech since leaving office in January.

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7 d. ago Murder accused told gardaí that man (22) beaten to death had threatened to kill them, jury hears

Mahamud Ilyas died from blunt force trauma to the head after being allegedly beaten after a row over a stolen bag of cannabis.

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7 d. ago First accuser resumes giving evidence in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial

The 73-year-old former studio boss has pleaded not guilty and denies sexually assaulting anyone.

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7 d. ago Former soldier accused of killing Irish girlfriend on holiday claims he would 'never hurt a woman'

Public prosecutors are seeking a 21-year prison sentence for Dubliner Keith Byrne for killing Kirsty at the four-star Magnolia Hotel in the popular Costa Daurada resort of Salou.

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8 d. ago Iraq detains IS suspect accused of helping to incite New Orleans ramming attack

Iraq had received requests from the US to help in the investigation of the attack in the early hours of New Year’s Day.

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8 d. ago First accuser gives evidence in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial

Miriam Haley had initially expressed reluctance to give evidence again.

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9 d. ago Israel using humanitarian aid as ‘a weapon of war’, top UN court is told

Israel is accused of breaking international law over its blockade of Gaza aid

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9 d. ago Dublin comedy duo highlight women’s safety issues with ‘Are Ya Alright Getting Home?’ show

Dublin comedy duo highlight women’s safety issues with ‘Are Ya Alright Getting Home?’ show  The Irish Independent

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1 week ago Catriona Carey and brother sent forward for trial accused of breaking corporate laws

Books of evidence were served on them when they appeared before Judge Shalom Binchy at Dublin District Court today.

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1 week ago Catriona Carey and brother Jack sent forward for trial accused of breaking company laws

Books of evidence were served on them when they appeared before Judge Shalom Binchy at Dublin District Court today.

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1 week ago Woman (49) accused of kicking man’s genitals during ‘sustained and vicious’ attack

Dublin District Court heard it happened after the man (47) 'politely' refused to give her money

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2 w. ago Clare man (75) accused of trying to smuggle woman (22) into State returned for trial

Judge Alec Gabbett returned Roger Bishop of Little Thatch, Crown, Lissycasey, Co Clare for trial to the next sittings of Ennis Circuit Court in connection with two smuggling related offences

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