2 h. ago Boy found guilty of rape and sex assault at Limerick racecourse when he was 13 and girl was 16

The youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was convicted by a margin of 10 -1 on both counts at a sitting of the Central Criminal Court in Cork on Monday

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3 h. ago Blondie drummer Clem Burke dies aged 70 after cancer diagnosis

The New Jersey-born drummer featured on all of the band’s studio albums, including hits such as Call Me and Heart Of Glass.

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3 h. ago Man (23) receives increased sentence for 'alarming and shocking' assault

At the Court of Appeal on Monday, Mr Justice McGrath noted the DPP's argument that the headline sentence of ten years was too low and should have been set at 15 years

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4 h. ago ‘I feel finally free’: Ciara Mangan welcomes court ruling rejecting rapist’s appeal

Court of Appeal rejects Shane Noonan’s challenge to his sentence of eight years in jail, with the final year suspended

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4 h. ago Security for costs application against Michael Flatley is attempt to ‘embarrass’ him, court hears

Mr Flatley’s action against a contractor and insurance underwriters over works at his Castlehyde mansion is due to heard in July

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4 h. ago Man who stored drugs in Kinder chocolate egg shells before selling them is jailed for four years

The drug deals were stored inside Kinder chocolate plastic eggshells and hidden under roof tiles at a derelict property in the St Mary’s Park estate, the court heard.

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5 h. ago Brother of Mr Flashy jailed for firing assault rifle from back of house

When Eric O'Driscoll (23) is released from prison, the court ordered that he keep the peace and not associate with six named individuals for one year, or he could face a further 12 months in prison.

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6 h. ago Michael Flatley faces new security for costs battle in Castlehyde action

A security for costs application is usually made when the defendants in the case apply to the court seeking to have their costs covered if they end up successfully defending the main proceedings.

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6 h. ago Dublin councillor calls on Housing Minister to reverse ‘heartless’ cuts to tenant scheme

Dublin councillor calls on Housing Minister to reverse ‘heartless’ cuts to tenant scheme  The Irish Independent

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10 h. ago Teenage girl ‘punched in the face and subjected to racist abuse’ in Donegal Square East

Teenage girl ‘punched in the face and subjected to racist abuse’ in Donegal Square East  Belfast Telegraph

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10 h. ago Teenage girl ‘punched in the face and subjected to racist abuse’ in Belfast city centre

Teenage girl ‘punched in the face and subjected to racist abuse’ in Belfast city centre  Belfast Telegraph

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11 h. ago New rector appointed to Church of Ireland Stranorlar Group of Parishes

Pictured: Rev Johnny Lowden with his wife Emily Rev Johnny Lowden has been appointed Rector of the Stranorlar, Meenglass &… The post New rector appointed to Church of Ireland Stranorlar Group of Parishes appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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14 h. ago Station House’s major upgrade readies facility for its second chapter

A multimillion-euro refurbishment of one of Connemara’s most popular hotels is about to be unveiled to guests ahead of the bumper Easter break. The Clifden Station House has overhauled its restaurant, residents’ lounge and reception areas on the ground floor to give guests greater room to enjoy facilities. It’s the first major structural overhaul of […] The post Station House’s major upgrade readies facility for its second chapter appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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14 h. ago Single mother and children face homelessness following new tenant

Young woman’s landlord recently informed her of his intention to sell Artane apartment

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17 h. ago Man ‘punched and kicked woman’ during robbery of her backpack in church grounds, court hears

Man ‘punched and kicked woman’ during robbery of her backpack in church grounds, court hears  The Irish Independent

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38 h. ago ‘It’s a business issue’: Employers urged to help workers undergoing fertility treatment

Meath woman Lisa McGee says being open with managers about her experience alleviated stress

Economics

38 h. ago ‘Injecting yourself daily is difficult to navigate at work’: Managing fertility treatment while working

Meath woman Lisa McGee says being open with managers about her experience alleviated stress

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47 h. ago Heartbreaking tributes pour in following tragic death of 'wonderful and smart' primary school pupil

Heartbreaking tributes pour in following tragic death of 'wonderful and smart' primary school pupil  Irish Mirror

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48 h. ago GAA: Cork and Tipperary progress into Munster Football Championship semi

The Rebels booked their passage thanks to a 24-point to 13-point win over Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds.

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53 h. ago Man accused of extortion after demanding money from woman and threatening to rape and 'lock her up'

The accused allegedly threatened to lock a woman in a horsebox “until I get what I want”.

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