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Woman allegedly sexually abused by her family members tells court she was raped by younger brother

Woman allegedly sexually abused by her family members tells court she was raped by younger brother

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

The woman, who is deaf, gave evidence at the Central Criminal Court on Tuesday in relation to one of her younger brothers who is accused of sexually abusing her over a period of years
M50 closed in both directions due to bin lorry fire

M50 closed in both directions due to bin lorry fire

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Images posted online show a bin lorry on fire on the southbound carriageway of the M50 on the Westlink Bridge near the toll.
Court to reconsider baby’s death shortly after birth at Bessborough after conceding High Court action

Court to reconsider baby’s death shortly after birth at Bessborough after conceding High Court action

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

The move comes after the court’s chief coroner conceded a High Court challenge brought by the infant’s mother.
Man who raped sisters, daughters and niece appeals, claiming victims should not have been allowed give evidence by video link

Man who raped sisters, daughters and niece appeals, claiming victims should not have been allowed give evidence by video link

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Richard O’Brien denied all the offences but was convicted unanimously by a jury following a trial in 2023
Men jailed for life for attack on man attending stag do fail to overturn convictions

Men jailed for life for attack on man attending stag do fail to overturn convictions

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Philip Disney (30) of Donomore Crescent, Tallaght and Sean Carlyle (32), with an address at Donomore Avenue in the West Dublin suburb, had denied murdering Vincent Parsons
Suspected bluetongue cases found at fourth farm in Northern Ireland

Suspected bluetongue cases found at fourth farm in Northern Ireland

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Bluetongue was first confirmed in a herd at a separate farm near Bangor last month.
Bank worker who stole €200k and tried to set branch on fire to 'cover her tracks' avoids jail

Bank worker who stole €200k and tried to set branch on fire to 'cover her tracks' avoids jail

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Maureen McCormack (53) maintained that she stole the money to pay for debts incurred for IVF treatment.
Man who attempted to set garda's personal car on fire using vegetable oil jailed

Man who attempted to set garda's personal car on fire using vegetable oil jailed

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Colm Dowling, of Cypress Avenue, Brookwood, Dublin 16, pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal damage on January 11th last.
Woman who posted on Facebook hoping for return of missing man helped dump his body in quarry

Woman who posted on Facebook hoping for return of missing man helped dump his body in quarry

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Linda Ring told a sentencing hearing on Tuesday for Jane Corcoran (35) that her family has been "devastated" by the way in which her "witty and generous" son Stephen Ring was taken from them.
Government prioritising Bill to let gardaí give Omagh inquiry evidence

Government prioritising Bill to let gardaí give Omagh inquiry evidence

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Legislation to allow for oral testimony of gardaí and other officials to be provided to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry has been given priority.
Principal involved in 'predatory' conduct with student teacher removed from register of teachers

Principal involved in 'predatory' conduct with student teacher removed from register of teachers

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

The High Court heard that the principal hugged the student teacher, as well as placing his hands inside her jacket, touching her back and waist
Chief executive accused of using firm’s money to house girlfriends settles High Court case

Chief executive accused of using firm’s money to house girlfriends settles High Court case

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

It had been claimed that HansaWorld chief executive Karl Bohlin had been primarily concerned with his love life and finding a girlfriend
Woman who set fire to a bus during the Dublin riots is jailed

Woman who set fire to a bus during the Dublin riots is jailed

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Leanne Kelly (34) told Judge Martina Baxter to “fuck off” and to sentence her on Tuesday instead of putting the case back for a governor's report and urine analysis.
Murder accused says Somali documents 'not real' as doubts persist over age

Murder accused says Somali documents 'not real' as doubts persist over age

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

The youth, aged 17, according to his charge, again appeared at the Dublin Children’s Court before Judge Paul Kelly via video link from the Oberstown Children's Detention Campus.
Significant rise in cocaine-related deaths with young men most affected

Significant rise in cocaine-related deaths with young men most affected

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Between 2013 and 2022, cocaine poisoning deaths increased by 259 per cent, the largest increase of any drug group.
Inquest into deaths of three teenagers outside Co Tyrone disco deferred

Inquest into deaths of three teenagers outside Co Tyrone disco deferred

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Connor Currie, 16, and 17-year-olds Lauren Bullock and Morgan Barnard died in a fatal crush outside the Greenvale Hotel in Co Tyrone
US couple have box of clay from Tipperary shipped 4,000 miles so daughter can take first steps on Irish soil

US couple have box of clay from Tipperary shipped 4,000 miles so daughter can take first steps on Irish soil

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Michael Murphy and his wife Nikki have never been to Ireland, but he traces his roots to Armagh, and they have always had a deep interest in Irish culture.
Man (22) who left scene of crash while his friend lay dead in passenger seat is jailed

Man (22) who left scene of crash while his friend lay dead in passenger seat is jailed

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

The passenger side of the car was covered in hot tar, which poured out of the back of the articulated lorry upon impact, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard on Tuesday.
‘Immediate, co-ordinated’ approach to AI needed across government – report

‘Immediate, co-ordinated’ approach to AI needed across government – report

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

The first report by the Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence made 85 recommendations in total.
Shark jaw and 15 vials of bear bile seized by Revenue at Shannon Airport and Dublin postal hub

Shark jaw and 15 vials of bear bile seized by Revenue at Shannon Airport and Dublin postal hub

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

The unusual items were confiscated under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), which targets the smuggling of protected flora and fauna.

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