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Sligo bed and breakfast owner who raped guest fails in conviction appeal

Sligo bed and breakfast owner who raped guest fails in conviction appeal

Thomas Wymbs was found guilty by a jury of one count of raping the woman between February 22nd and 23rd, 2020, following a Central Criminal Court trial in February 2024.

Three men plead guilty to unlawful killing of Tom Niland

Three men plead guilty to unlawful killing of Tom Niland

After John Irving (31), of Shanwar, Foxford, Co Mayo, pleaded guilty this morning to Mr Niland's unlawful killing, Ms Justice Eileen Creedon discharged the jury which had been hearing evidence in the trial.

Jury views CCTV footage of Tom Niland hours before alleged fatal assault

Jury views CCTV footage of Tom Niland hours before alleged fatal assault

John Irving is accused of entering Tom Niland's home as a trespasser and causing him serious harm. He is further alleged to have intentionally or recklessly caused serious harm to Mr Niland and to have falsely imprisoned him.

Man (31) pleads not guilty to unlawful killing, trespass, causing serious harm and false imprisonment of pensioner

Man (31) pleads not guilty to unlawful killing, trespass, causing serious harm and false imprisonment of pensioner

Young boy dies after getting into difficulty in water off Co Sligo beach

Young boy dies after getting into difficulty in water off Co Sligo beach

Two women and two children hospitalised with 'serious injuries' following Sligo crash

Two women and two children hospitalised with 'serious injuries' following Sligo crash

Man (40s) to appear in court following seizure of €150k worth of cannabis in Sligo

Man (40s) to appear in court following seizure of €150k worth of cannabis in Sligo

Man (40s) arrested after cannabis worth €150k seized in Sligo

Man (40s) arrested after cannabis worth €150k seized in Sligo

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

The drugs seized will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis.

Six people hospitalised after two car collision in Co Sligo

Six people hospitalised after two car collision in Co Sligo

Sat, 24 Aug, 2024

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene and the road is currently open.

Sligo woman amongst those rescued from capsized superyacht, while six remain missing

Sligo woman amongst those rescued from capsized superyacht, while six remain missing

Wed, 21 Aug, 2024

29 year old Sasha Murray, originally from Maugherow was one of 15 people rescued, sustaining an injury to her leg.

OPW unable to remove all traces of graffiti on ancient monument in Sligo

OPW unable to remove all traces of graffiti on ancient monument in Sligo

Mon, 20 May, 2024

A cairn at Carrowkeel in County Sligo was badly defaced last autumn with spirals, circles, and the names of mythological gods scratched into the surface of the rock.

Teenager dies after Sligo collision

Teenager dies after Sligo collision

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Gardaí said a male teenager, who had been driving the car, was pronounced dead at the scene.