48 h. ago A Superintendent has said colleagues accused in Limerick trial were 'humble and dependable'

The court was also shown texts between Limerick Hurler Sean Finn who contacted Eamon O’Neill after he was caught speeding.

Politics

53 h. ago Three people to receive National Bravery Awards for Galway rescues

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Three people will receive National Bravery Awards this afternoon for risking their own lives to save others in Galway. They’ll be presented with medals and a certificate at a special ceremony at Leinster House at 4pm. One set of awards will go to Kinvara man and Garda […] The post Three people to receive National Bravery Awards for Galway rescues appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

54 h. ago Garda national security team investigating rogue drones during Zelenskiy visit

Move comes as French military opens fire on five suspected drones over nuclear submarine base on Thursday

Events

3 d. ago Murder trial hears father stabbed man outside his house to protect family

Patrick Murphy admits stabbing Jordan Ronan (20) and causing his death but has pleaded not guilty to his murder

Society

4 d. ago Farmer who killed aunt by driving over her has jail sentence cut on appeal

Michael Scott’s trial heard of long-running dispute with Chrissie Treacy over land

Events

5 d. ago Murder accused was best man for friend he shot with machine gun, trial hears

The trial continues on Wednesday before Ms Justice Melanie Greally and a jury of nine men and three women.

Events

6 d. ago Five bullets went through deceased's torso, murder trial hears

Christopher Devine (44), with an address at Convent Lawns, Kylemore Road, Ballyfermot in Dublin 10, has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Michael Tormey (49) at Thomond Road in Ballyfermot in the early hours of January 9th, 2022.

Events

8 d. ago Irish man sexually exploited and blackmailed Polish girl (12) for pictures

The Irish man in his 30s, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Dublin District Court on Saturday following his arrest by officers from the Garda National Protective Services Unit.

Politics

9 d. ago Garda text messages over Limerick hurler Pat Ryan shown to jury in trial of gardaí and retired superintendent

The five on trial, following a probe conducted by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI), are accused of “engaging in conduct tending and that intended to pervert the course of justice”.

Politics

1 week ago Gardaí seized files, phones and computer equipment in raid on Limerick Garda office, trial hears

Five gardaí were arrested and charged in May 2021, arising out of a GNBCI investigation.

Politics

1 week ago Detectives spent five and half hours raiding Superintendent’s office and home, Limerick Garda trial told

A second search warrant was executed at Supt O’Neill’s home, which he shared with his partner Sgt Anne Marie Hassett, who is a co-accused in the trial.

Politics

1 week ago National garda unit carried out dawn raid on Superintendent’s home, Limerick Garda trial hears

The trial heard that, at 6:36am, May 16th, 2019, detectives attached to the Dublin-based Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation conducted a search of the home of Superintendent Edmond 'Eamon' O’Neill

Politics

1 week ago Jury in trial of family members accused of sexual abuse hears woman's uncle raped her when she was seven

Seven men, aged between 32 and 55, are on trial accused of a total of 98 counts of sexually abusing the complainant at various stages over a 17-year period

Events

1 week ago Merlin College student and Connemara Volunteers celebrate wins at Garda National Youth Awards.

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Merlin College student Jack Sweeney and the Connemara Youth Volunteer group have won top awards at the Garda National Youth Awards. The event recognises exceptional young people aged 13-21 who have contributed to their community. Jack, who won an individual award, is a member of the Traveller […] The post Merlin College student and Connemara Volunteers celebrate wins at Garda National Youth Awards. appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

1 week ago Billy Burns' jury rejects insanity defence and finds Kerry man guilty of murdering his mother

The trial heard that Billy Burns had been aggressive and violent towards his mother since he was a teenager, and on one occasion broke his mother's jaw.

Events

2 w. ago Heroic teenager Paddy Boyle honoured for saving life of fisherman

A teenage boy who helped save the life of a fisherman has been honoured today at the 2025 National Garda… The post Heroic teenager Paddy Boyle honoured for saving life of fisherman appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

2 w. ago Ballyshannon teen Rihanna Reynolds celebrated at National Garda Youth Awards

A teenager from Ballyshannon has been celebrated at the 2025 National Garda Youth Awards. Rihanna Reynolds was the recipient of… The post Ballyshannon teen Rihanna Reynolds celebrated at National Garda Youth Awards appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

2 w. ago Trial of gardaí and retired superintendent hears evidence of road traffic summonses 'struck out'

The charges relate to the five accused allegedly unlawfully interfering in road traffic prosecutions.

Transport

2 w. ago Defendant in Citywest assault case ‘fit for trial’, court hears

The 26-year-old man appeared via video link before court on Wednesday.

Events

2 w. ago Gardaí have power to cancel penalty points, trial of four gardaí and retired superintendent hears

The five accused have pleaded not guilty before Limerick Circuit Criminal Court to a total of 39 offences of “engaging in conduct tending and intending to pervert the course of justice contrary to common law”.

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