6 h. ago Man spared trial after apologising to Paul Murphy for threatening to 'slit' his wife's throat

The apology was acceptable to the TD, who was not required to give evidence and left the court as the judge struck out the proceedings.

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6 h. ago Man (42) spared trial for threatening to slit throat of TD Paul Murphy's wife

Joseph Cloherty was accused of having, without a lawful excuse, made a threat to Paul Murphy, intending him to believe it would be carried out that he would kill or cause serious harm to Jessica Spear.

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32 h. ago TD Paul Murphy has 'no regrets' about detention in Egypt during March to Gaza

Murphy was detained on two occasions in Egypt while participating in the Global March to Gaza,

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53 h. ago Paul Murphy lands in Dublin after being detained twice in Egypt over Gaza aid march

Murphy also responded to criticism from Independent Ireland, who branded the attempted entry to Gaza a publicity stunt.

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3 d. ago People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy freed again by Egyptian authorities

Dublin TD first detained while attempting to march to Gaza to deliver aid for the enclave

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3 d. ago Paul Murphy released from Egyptian custody and expected to return to Ireland tomorrow

Earlier today, he was detained for a second time and had his passport taken, People Before Profit said.

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3 d. ago Paul Murphy released from custody after second detention by Egyptian authorities

Other participants in the Global March to Gaza have also been detained, the statement claimed.

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3 d. ago People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy detained again by Egyptian authorities

Dublin TD had been attempting to march to Rafah crossing into Gaza to deliver aid into the enclave

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3 d. ago Paul Murphy detained and has passport taken by Egyptian authorities again

Other participants in the Global March to Gaza have also been detained, the statement claimed.

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4 d. ago Gaza marchers aiming to break Israel's blockade retreat to west Libya after being blocked

In Egypt, a separate initiative – the Global March to Gaza, intended to bring together participants from 80 countries – was halted on Friday by authorities

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5 d. ago Charlie Flanagan apologises for 'tone' of tweet calling Paul Murphy's march in Egypt a 'circus'

He was met with significant backlash online.

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5 d. ago Paul Murphy calls on Harris to 'put pressure' on Egyptian authorities after release from detention

Tánaiste Simon Harris has confirmed that no Irish citizens are currently in detention over the march after a phone call with the Irish embassy in Egypt.

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5 d. ago Irish citizens including Paul Murphy TD freed by Egyptian authorities after detention over Gaza march

People Before Profit deputy was detained while participating in a global peaceful march to Gaza

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5 d. ago TD Paul Murphy and other Irish activists released from detention in Egypt

Tánaiste Simon Harris has confirmed that no Irish citizens are currently in detention over the march after a phone call with the Irish embassy in Egypt.

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5 d. ago TD Paul Murphy among Irish people released from detention in Egypt

In a post on X, Mr Murphy said they were released last night, but that police still had their phones.

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5 d. ago Incredible Michael Murphy painting to be raffled for Mary’s Meals

A stunning celebratory painting of Michael Murphy is set to help feed children worldwide. The painting by local artist Paul… The post Incredible Michael Murphy painting to be raffled for Mary’s Meals appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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6 d. ago Minister asked to comment on detention of TD Paul Murphy in Egypt

The partner of Paul Murphy, who was detained in Egypt, has called on Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister to make a statement on the matter.

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6 d. ago People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy detained in Egypt by the authorities

Mr Murphy is among 50 Irish activists participating in the Global March to Gaza from Egypt

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6 d. ago TD Paul Murphy says passport confiscated while detained on march to Gaza

Paul Murphy has said he is among several people detained by Egyptian authorities while on a march to Gaza.

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6 d. ago TD Paul Murphy and other Irish activists detained while trying to cross Egypt for March to Gaza

Several dozen Irish activists are among the thousands who have travelled to Egypt for the march.

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