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<p>Clonakilty District Court was also told he had previously driven for 40 years without incident. File picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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'We all make mistakes,' judge tells Cork man convicted of careless driving

The court heard that the accused was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and required a medical certificate every three years to enable him to drive

<p>The High Court judge said this was a very serious matter and wondered if it was indicative of a Ponzi scheme.</p>

business

At least €3.7m unaccounted client funds discovered in investment firm

<p>According to evidence submitted to the High Court by the Criminal Assets Bureau, Thomas Humphreys and various members of his extended family have been involved in organised crime both in Ireland and Australia. File photo</p>

court and crime

Gang member used money conned out of woman in 'sinister’ romance fraud to buy house in Cork

Man who subjected his former partner to verbal abuse and violence jailed for nine months

court and crime

Man who subjected his former partner to verbal abuse and violence jailed for nine months

Man faces mandatory life sentence for murder of Bruna Fonseca in Cork

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Man faces mandatory life sentence for murder of Bruna Fonseca in Cork

Garda couldn't believe George Nkencho was 'still going' after several shots were fired, inquest told

court and crime

Garda couldn't believe George Nkencho was 'still going' after several shots were fired, inquest told

Jury told 'narrowing narrative' during 'vicious' prosecution of retired garda, defence claims

Jury told 'narrowing narrative' during 'vicious' prosecution of retired garda, defence claims

Some of the motorists involved included members of the Limerick senior hurling panel, which Mr O’Neill was associated with

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Judge who branded cyclists 'a nightmare' clears cyclist of causing serious accident

Judge who branded cyclists 'a nightmare' clears cyclist of causing serious accident

Judge James O’Donohoe decided on Thursday that Dublin Bus, whose driver allowed the woman to alight at an undesignated stop, was 100% liable for the accident

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Jury begin deliberations in trial of man accused of murdering Bruna Fonseca

Jury begin deliberations in trial of man accused of murdering Bruna Fonseca

Miller Pacheco, 32, denies the murder of his former girlfriend, 28-year-old Bruna Fonseca, at his apartment at Liberty St in Cork

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Noah Donohoe inquest

Disappearance of Noah Donohoe was ‘completely out of character’, inquest told

In the call, Fiona Donohoe told police her son had been crying in his room before he went out to meet friends

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Noah Donohoe inquest

Jury sworn in for Noah Donohoe inquest

Three men and one woman were selected as reserves in a ballot drawn in court on Thursday morning

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Surgeon guilty of professional misconduct after Limerick teen's death seeks to keep his job

Surgeon guilty of professional misconduct after Limerick teen's death seeks to keep his job

Medical Council said there were 'serious failings' in the case of Jessica Sheedy who died after she suffered major bleeding and multiorgan failure following surgery on her abdomen

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Uncle jailed after admitting dangerous driving causing death of niece in Rathkeale

Uncle jailed after admitting dangerous driving causing death of niece in Rathkeale

Danny 'Big Dan' O’Donoghue was coming down off an alcohol and cocaine bender when he rammed into 8ft-high screened gates that the 21-year old mother of a three-week-old baby was standing behind

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Shop sign stock

High Court appoints liquidators to Irish outlets of footwear brand Russell and Bromley

The firm says, when the provisional liquidators take control of the company, it is proposed to employ an agent to operate the Irish stores and concessions on a short-term basis with a view to selling its remaining stock

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Garda tells inquest George Nkencho 'was going to kill me if he got the chance'

Garda tells inquest George Nkencho 'was going to kill me if he got the chance'

The member of the Garda Armed Support Unit identified only as Garda A described how the deceased tried to stab him on four occasions in the space of around 30 seconds

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Alleged cattle rustler granted bail under strict conditions in West Cork case

Alleged cattle rustler granted bail under strict conditions in West Cork case

Judge cites cooperation and mental health treatment plan in granting bail to man accused of multiple high-value cattle thefts

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Cork man who assaulted visitor, leaving him with serious injuries, admits it was unprovoked attack

Cork man who assaulted visitor, leaving him with serious injuries, admits it was unprovoked attack

Injured party was returning to his accommodation from a night out in city when he was assaulted by three men, who kicked and punched him, court heard

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Cannabis ready to roll

Accused had €70k of drugs stashed in commercial storage unit

Valuation of drugs means the possibility of a 10-year sentence

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Man accused of murdering Bruna Fonseca thought 'if I can’t have her, nobody can', prosecution says

Man accused of murdering Bruna Fonseca thought 'if I can’t have her, nobody can', prosecution says

Defence senior counsel, Ray Boland, said there was emotional manipulation of the jury by the prosecution in what he described as a character assassination of Miller Pacheco

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

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High Court allows X to appeal dismissal of its challenge to Online Safety Code

In a judgment published this week, Mr Justice Conleth Bradley said X raised points of law of public interest

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Prisoner

Man jailed for claiming social protection under false name

The man had residency in the UK and was on temporary release there when he came to Dublin having travelled to Ireland from Belfast

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

'Her loss has left a hole in our hearts': Family settle case over death of mother of four in Dublin hospital

'Her loss has left a hole in our hearts': Family settle case over death of mother of four in Dublin hospital

Eilis Cronin Walsh, 49, from, Ballina, Co Mayo, died at St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin on October 17, 2021

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Settlement in Limerick company's case against CEO at risk of collapse

Settlement in Limerick company's case against CEO at risk of collapse

It was claimed the CEO allegedly spent the firm’s money providing homes and jobs for his girlfriends

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

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Suspension for accused gardaí 'terrifying', retired senior garda tells Limerick trial

The retired assistant Garda commissioner said 'the stigma attached is horrendous'

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Gardaí tell George Nkencho inquest how they feared for their lives after he pulled out knife

Gardaí tell George Nkencho inquest how they feared for their lives after he pulled out knife

The inquest also heard evidence about Mr Nkencho’s mental health issues from his two sisters

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Man accused of assault in Cork city centre allowed out on bail

Man accused of assault in Cork city centre allowed out on bail

The court heard the alleged injured party 'was able to provide gardaí with photographs and videos of the suspect'

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Cork man charged with possession of firearms and explosives further remanded in custody

Cork man charged with possession of firearms and explosives further remanded in custody

Accused was found with firearms and ammunition at a service station, and in a follow-up search of his home, gardaí discovered a large amount of firearm components, firearms, explosives and equipment for manufacturing firearms and ammunition, court heard

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Bruna Fonseca told murder accused 'you need a doctor, Miller' days before her death, court hears

Bruna Fonseca told murder accused 'you need a doctor, Miller' days before her death, court hears

A recording of a conversation between Bruna Fonseca and Miller Pacheco also heard her say: 'I want to be single and you won’t let me.'

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Retired Kerry judge denies sex assault of woman in affidavit to High Court

Retired Kerry judge denies sex assault of woman in affidavit to High Court

The former judge is seeking an order striking out the proceedings or an order permanently staying the action

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Enoch Burke speaks as though he has 'no free will', says judge

Enoch Burke speaks as though he has 'no free will', says judge

'At each stage, instead of learning from his defeats, he has doubled down, leading to heavier defeats.'

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

CC CORONERS COURT

Hospital apologises for failures in care of woman, 25, who was crushed by a horse

Outside the High Court, the family of Bryonny Sainsbury said: 'The prolonged legal proceedings which has spanned over four years has only compounded the trauma and grief already borne by our family.'

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

UHL surgeon admits professional misconduct over surgery which resulted in death of Limerick teenager

UHL surgeon admits professional misconduct over surgery which resulted in death of Limerick teenager

Dr Ashish Lal appeared before a fitness-to-practise inquiry of the Medical Council in relation to his care of Jessica Sheedy

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

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Man who murdered ex-girlfriend in grounds of Clare church loses bid to get out of prison

High Court judge said Raymond Donovan's claim had caused distress to the victim's family and should never have been taken

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Retired superintendent helped end Limerick gang feud that killed 23, gardaí trial told

Retired superintendent helped end Limerick gang feud that killed 23, gardaí trial told

Retired chief superintendent Gerry Mahon told the trial that former superintendent Eamon O’Neill 'saved many lives' while serving as a garda

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Parnell Square attack: Psychiatrist tells court man is fit to stand trial

Parnell Square attack: Psychiatrist tells court man is fit to stand trial

Riad Bouchaker is charged with a number of offences including attempted murder of two girls and one boy, and assault causing serious harm to a care worker in November 2023

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Human remains found in Dublin

Mother tells court of 'cruelty and inhumanity' over murder of Keane Mulready-Woods

Elizabeth Mulready said knowing that parts of her son were left in different places around the country was a 'constant and unbearable torment'

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Bruna Fonseca's injuries 'in keeping with manual strangulation', murder trial told

Bruna Fonseca's injuries 'in keeping with manual strangulation', murder trial told

The court has heard that Miller Pacheco denied saying: 'I choke her'

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Law scale rules regulations

Former CEO accused of defrauding non-profit recycling firm out of millions

Martin Tobin is also alleged to have used European Recycling Platform Ireland DAC funds for holidays, golf club memberships and hotel stays

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Man accused of driving cherry picker through Cork City is released on High Court bail

Man accused of driving cherry picker through Cork City is released on High Court bail

Accused, who was refused bail at Cork District Court, had been granted bail on appeal to the High Court and was now back in Donegal, court told

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Ana Kriegel murder

Court accepts it cannot review Boy B’s sentence for murdering Ana Kriegel

Last year, Ms Justice Iseult O'Malley, at the Supreme Court, ruled that a sentencing court does not have jurisdiction to review terms of detention imposed on child offenders

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Opening of Inquest into deaths of Conor, Darragh and Carla McGinley

Complaint lodged over handling of evidence in Deirdre Morley's trial for her children's murder

Andrew McGinley has lodged the complaint on four grounds, including one which covers issues he has around what medication Deirdre Morley was taking when she killed Conor, 9, Darragh, 7, and Carla, 3

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Judge sends Enoch Burke back to prison

Judge sends Enoch Burke back to prison

The judge had ordered his arrest on Friday following his breach of a court direction prohibiting his attendance at Wilson’s Hospital School

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Enoch Burke court case

Enoch Burke to return to jail after breaching High Court order

Enoch Burke is due to hear if he will be returned to prison after he repeatedly breached a court order not to trespass at Wilson’s Hospital School in Co Westmeath

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Sad boy

New report reveals 'awful' and 'frightening' cases of severe child neglect and sexual assault

The Child Law Project, which reports on child protection proceedings, has published 77 new case reports to detail the kinds of cases that come before the courts

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Shirtless fisherman held up traffic by walking while drunk in middle of Skibbereen street, court told

Shirtless fisherman held up traffic by walking while drunk in middle of Skibbereen street, court told

The court heard that when gardaí approached the defendant he was found to be highly intoxicated, slurring his words and unsteady on his feet

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Man arrested at 3.30am in West Cork was so drunk he 'couldn’t stand or speak'

Man arrested at 3.30am in West Cork was so drunk he 'couldn’t stand or speak'

Gardaí found defendant in a highly intoxicated state outside of his house after he had had an arguement with his partner, court told

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Man allowed his bank account to be used for fake An Post text message scam

Man allowed his bank account to be used for fake An Post text message scam

Injured party was defrauded of €4,600 and Garda investigation found funds were deposited in defendant's Revolut account

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Tributes paid to the late Courts Service registrar Shay Bowen

Tributes paid to the late Courts Service registrar Shay Bowen

Ms Justice Siobhán Lankford told the Central Criminal Court the late registrar was 'a man of grace and dignity, a real gentleman'

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Murderer who strangled his ex-girlfriend asks High Court to let him out of prison

Murderer who strangled his ex-girlfriend asks High Court to let him out of prison

Raymond Donovan claims his jail term has expired because he says his life sentence is limited to 20 years' imprisonment

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Gardaí compiling book of evidence against Cork man accused of threatening to kill woman

Gardaí compiling book of evidence against Cork man accused of threatening to kill woman

The court was told that Kevin Buckley had choked the young woman a number of times stating: 'I will kill you'

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026