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Halal meat plant operator appears in court over unpaid debts of over €575k to 12 farmers

Halal meat plant operator appears in court over unpaid debts of over €575k to 12 farmers

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

One farmer is allegedly owed €243,238 by Tarequr Rahman Khan and Asba Meats Ltd
Young girl stabbed on Parnell Square almost two years ago making 'great progress'

Young girl stabbed on Parnell Square almost two years ago making 'great progress'

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

The stabbing occurred outside Coláiste Mhuire national school in Dublin 1 on November 23rd, 2023, in which several others were injured.
Man in his 20s dies following Coleraine crash

Man in his 20s dies following Coleraine crash

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

The man died at the scene in the Dunhill Road area.
Quiz: How much do you know about Ireland's castles?

Quiz: How much do you know about Ireland's castles?

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

Test your knowledge of Ireland's many castles with our quiz
Body of a woman discovered in Galway

Body of a woman discovered in Galway

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

It was found at a residential property in Spiddal on Friday evening.
Man (40s) appears in court in connection with seizure of guns and drugs

Man (40s) appears in court in connection with seizure of guns and drugs

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

A number of suspected shotgun cartridges, ammunition, pipe bomb components, and guns were discovered during a search of a property in Cork city on Wednesday and Thursday.
What the papers say: Saturday's front pages

What the papers say: Saturday's front pages

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

Saturday's front pages are firmly focused on a far-right group planning attacks on a mosque in Galway and asylum-seeker accommodation.
Gardaí believed ex-Garda arrested had knife when struck with baton

Gardaí believed ex-Garda arrested had knife when struck with baton

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

The incident occurred outside Bunclody, Co Wexford, on December 5th 2014.
Court quashes fast track process to speed up asylum accommodation

Court quashes fast track process to speed up asylum accommodation

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

At the High Court on Friday, Ms Justice Emily Farrell was told by Aoife Carroll SC, for the State, that the centre which proposed to house up to 1,000 asylum seekers was now completely vacant.
Man (18) charged over dangerous driving and drugs remanded in custody

Man (18) charged over dangerous driving and drugs remanded in custody

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

On Thursday evening, he was charged with six offences and was held pending his appearance before Judge Michele Finan.
Unlawful occupants of 94-year-old's private Dublin house agree to leave

Unlawful occupants of 94-year-old's private Dublin house agree to leave

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Mr Brown, who said he was originally from Kerry, said he and others had moved into the house three weeks ago.
Dublin man jailed after biting woman's face

Dublin man jailed after biting woman's face

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

A Dublin man who bit a woman he was dating on the face after grabbing her by the neck has been jailed for 15 months
Retired soldier loses appeal after claiming his concussion led to sexual assault on colleagues

Retired soldier loses appeal after claiming his concussion led to sexual assault on colleagues

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Following a Court Martial hearing in April 2024, Richard Muldarry was convicted of a number of offences
Man drove stolen bus from Donegal to Dublin because other bus was full

Man drove stolen bus from Donegal to Dublin because other bus was full

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Derek Dunne appeared before Letterkenny Circuit Court where he entered a plea of guilty.
Michael Flatley to find out how much he will have to pay upfront for security costs

Michael Flatley to find out how much he will have to pay upfront for security costs

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

In the main proceedings, the Riverdance performer claims he and his family had to vacate the Castlehyde period property in Fermoy, Co Cork on October 2023 after alleged toxic chemical residue was detected during routine maintenance.
Serial burglar who inadvertently stole woman's thesis jailed

Serial burglar who inadvertently stole woman's thesis jailed

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

A serial burglar stole a laptop containing a draft thesis which led to his victim being unable to complete it for her masters, a court has heard
Prisoner permanently lost ear after cellmate bit it off, court hears

Prisoner permanently lost ear after cellmate bit it off, court hears

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Roman Becvár (28) of no fixed abode previously pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to another prisoner at Cork Prison
Two men jailed for traveller feud resulting in stabbing on busy street

Two men jailed for traveller feud resulting in stabbing on busy street

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

The Central Criminal Court was previously told that the families involved have since engaged with the Traveller Mediation Service to reconcile their differences.
Man challenges suspension over ‘playful, mutual sexualised’ WhatsApps with junior female colleague

Man challenges suspension over ‘playful, mutual sexualised’ WhatsApps with junior female colleague

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

A judge was told the allegations arose out of what had been a long-standing private WhatsApp relationship featuring what the male employee says was "playful, mutual and sexualised banter."
Former Fianna Fáil councillor to be sentenced for harassing waitress

Former Fianna Fáil councillor to be sentenced for harassing waitress

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

The harassment occurred on three occasions in late July/early August 2022.

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