abduction

Woman accused of trying to abduct girl, 3, in Cork admits aggravated burglary

The trial had previously heard that when gardaí found the defendant, she had a scissors and a screwdriver

Thu, 03 Feb, 2022

Couple accused of abducting their child ordered to stay drug and alcohol-free on bail

Judge Kelly heard that gardaí wanted conditions to not live in the same county as their child if the court granted bail

Thu, 14 Oct, 2021

Friday TV Tips: Were you one of the 'attractive' extras in The Great Train Robbery?

Some scenes for the movie starring Sean Connery and Donald Sutherland were filmed in Cork

Fri, 20 Aug, 2021

Special Criminal Court to deliver verdict in Kevin Lunney trial in October

Barristers for each of the four accused have asked the court to consider directed acquittals of their clients due to a lack of evidence.

Fri, 06 Aug, 2021

Defence admits actions of one man 'suspicious' but don't lead to inevitable conclusion he tortured Kevin Lunney

Closing speeches on behalf of three of the accused were delivered on Wednesday

Wed, 04 Aug, 2021

Kevin Lunney subjected to 'ordeal of callous brutality and gratuitous violence,' trial hears

The barrister said the offences may have been carried out to "service the ends of other persons"

Tue, 03 Aug, 2021

Kevin Lunney trial: Van allegedly used for abduction was left unlocked on Dublin street

The court heard that a member of the National Surveillance Unit planted a device in the van a month after Mr Lunney's assault

Wed, 28 Jul, 2021

Court rejects application to adjourn Kevin Lunney trial over mobile data law

Counsel for one of the accused had argued that the law on mass retention of mobile phone data is unclear.

Tue, 27 Jul, 2021

Kevin Lunney trial told defective walkie talkie batteries caused fire that destroyed suspect van

An insurance assessor found that the batteries were "prone to overheating"

Mon, 26 Jul, 2021

Scientist found DNA matching that of Kevin Lunney and accused in Kangoo van

Dr Connolly also said swabs from blood stains in a horse trailer at a yard owned by Luke O'Reilly generated a DNA profile matching Mr Lunney's

Fri, 23 Jul, 2021

Accused, YZ, denied to gardaí that he broke Kevin Lunney's leg

The man also denied to gardaí that he was the one who cut the businessman with a Stanley knife

Thu, 22 Jul, 2021

Kevin Lunney trial: Dublin Jimmy was 'like a crazy b*****d' and 'not a good yoke'

Luke O'Reilly told the abduction trial Cyril McGuinness "would drive in like a big crazy b*****d with his husky dog."

Wed, 21 Jul, 2021

Kevin Lunney trial: 'Highly likely' prosecution will finish next week

The trial began seven weeks ago before the three-judge, non-jury court and had initially been expected to take up to three months

Fri, 16 Jul, 2021

Lawyers for accused in Kevin Lunney abduction trial challenge garda CCTV evidence

A number of witnesses who gave gardaí CCTV footage said they did not question them about the reasons why the footage was being sought.

Wed, 23 Jun, 2021

Defence lawyers in Kevin Lunney abduction trial dispute phone links with accused

The prosecution is trying to link one of the accused with a phone allegedly used during the kidnapping and assault of Kevin Lunney

Thu, 17 Jun, 2021

Kevin Lunney trial judge 'longs for solution' from EU court over access to mobile phone data

Lawyers for the four accused men say that mass retention of mobile phone data is not allowed under EU law as it interferes with the privacy rights of citizens

Tue, 15 Jun, 2021

Kevin Lunney trial hears gardaí were entitled to use mobile phone data

Lawyers for the State said mass retention of mobile phone data is not a breach of anything but an "interference" with privacy rights which is allowed when investigating serious crime

Mon, 14 Jun, 2021

Woman accused of trying to abduct girl, 3, in Cork unfit to plead

She allegedly took the child from bed before the child's mother grabbed her back

Mon, 14 Jun, 2021

Kevin Lunney trial: Mass retention of mobile data 'not a breach of anything'

Michael O'Higgins SC is arguing that mobile phone evidence the prosecution intends to use against his client should be ruled as inadmissible

Fri, 11 Jun, 2021

Kevin Lunney case: Lawyer claims mobile phone data obtained using invalid search warrants

'Information deficit' in application for warrant for phone recrds relating to accused, counsel argues

Wed, 09 Jun, 2021

Lawyers challenge mobile phone evidence in Kevin Lunney abduction trial

It follows a judgement relating to the conviction of murderer Graham Dwyer in 2015

Tue, 08 Jun, 2021

Garda admits Kevin Lunney accused was 'open and helpful' during investigation

The court heard that the method for collection of mobile phone data has changed since a judgement arising out of the trial of Graham Dwyer.

Fri, 04 Jun, 2021

Delayed Kevin Lunney abduction trial set for end of May

The judge said that the May 31 date would allow for nine weeks of the 12-week trial to go ahead until the court goes on vacation at the end of July, with the possibility of resuming in September

Fri, 21 May, 2021

Man jailed for 'pretty sinister' attempt to kidnap a pensioner

Martin Gallagher had bundled the 69-year-old woman into the boot of his car

Wed, 10 Mar, 2021

Four men appear in Virginia District Court in relation to abduction of Kevin Lunney

High Court challenges may delay Kevin Lunney abduction trial

One of the accused was granted permission last August to challenge the decision to try him before the three-judge court.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2020

Man charged with abducting Kevin Lunney challenges decision to hold case in non-jury court

Alan O’Brien is the second of the four accused men to challenge the Special Criminal Court's jurisdiction to hear the trial.

Mon, 07 Sep, 2020

Man arrested in connection with Kevin Lunney abduction released without charge

A man in his 50s has been released without charge in connection with the abduction and assault on Kevin Lunney in September.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2020

Man arrested in Cavan in connection with Kevin Lunney abduction released without charge

A man in his 30s arrested in connection with the abduction and assault of Kevin Lunney, has been released without charge.

Sat, 07 Mar, 2020

PSNI investigating Kevin Lunney abduction release three people without charge

Three people arrested in Northern Ireland in connection with the abduction of Quinn Industrial Holdings director, Kevin Lunney, have been released without charge.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2020

'I’m sorry, it was a joke': 20 year old charged with false imprisonment of woman in 60s

A 20-year-old man charged with false imprisonment and attacking a pensioner in her late sixties in Dublin said “I’m sorry, it was a joke that went wrong”, a court has heard.

Thu, 09 Jan, 2020

Gardai renew appeal for witnesses to attempted abduction of woman in Dublin

As part of the investigation into the attempted abduction of a female in her 60s, on Blackhorse Avenue on Monday, January 6, Gardaí have renewed their appeal for witnesses.

Wed, 08 Jan, 2020

Gardaí release man arrested in connection with attempted abduction

The suspect in the attempted abduction of a woman Dublin has been released by gardaí.

Wed, 08 Jan, 2020

Suspect in 'completely random' attempted abduction identified thanks to child's coat victim took from car boot

A child’s jacket that a woman grabbed from the boot of a car during an attempted abduction helped identify a suspect, it has emerged.

Tue, 07 Jan, 2020

Man, 20, arrested following attempt to force woman into car in Dublin

Update: Gardaí are questioning a 20-year-old man suspected of trying to abduct a woman out for a walk near Phoenix Park on Monday morning.

Tue, 07 Jan, 2020

Gardaí investigate after man tries to force woman into boot of car in Dublin

A man has tried to abduct a woman in her 60s in Dublin.

Mon, 06 Jan, 2020

Gardaí continue to question four men in connection with Kevin Lunney abduction

Four men remain in Garda custody this morning in connection with the abduction and torture of Kevin Lunney.

Fri, 22 Nov, 2019

Vulnerable teens being 'preyed upon' by drug gangs, Dublin Cllr says

A local councillor in the Finglas area has claimed that vulnerable young people are being “preyed upon” by drug gangs who want to “get them into their world.”

Tue, 07 May, 2019

Man to appear in court in connection with suspected abduction of 14-year-old boy

At around 7:30 yesterday evening, gardaí on patrol in Finglas noticed a car being driven erratically.

Tue, 07 May, 2019

Update: Boy, 3, taken by his father in Wexford found safe and well

Gardaí are searching for a three-year-old boy who they suspect has been abducted by his father in Wexford.

Mon, 26 Nov, 2018

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Wed, 26 Apr, 2017

Gardaí investigating alleged attempted abduction of Dublin schoolboy

Gardaí have confirmed they are investigating an alleged attempted abduction of a school boy in Balbriggan, Dublin on January 30.

Thu, 09 Feb, 2017

Man arrested in connection with Charles Brook Pickard abduction released

A man arrested in connection with the disappearance of an Englishman in Kerry 25 years ago has been released without charge.

Fri, 30 Dec, 2016

Pair sought over 14-year-old schoolgirl's abduction and rape

E-fit images have been released of two men wanted by police investigating the abduction and rape of a 14-year-old schoolgirl.

Tue, 11 Oct, 2016

Remains found of boy missing since 1989 kidnap

The remains of Jacob Wetterling, an 11-year-old boy kidnapped from a rural US road nearly 27 years ago, have been found.

Sun, 04 Sep, 2016