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<p>The defendant will face the mandatory sentence of life imprisonment on December 1 for murder. File photo</p>

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Stepmother admits murdering boy, 4, after child witness's testimony on fourth day of trial

The child's father was previously jailed for endangerment, neglect and impeding the apprehension or prosecution of the stepmother, knowing or believing she had murdered his son

<p>The court heard the prosecution’s case centres on the seizure and analysis of the phone of Eamon O’Neill (pictured), retired November 2020, and the subsequent seizure and analysis of the mobile phones of the four other accused. File photo: Press 22</p>

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Motorists asked Limerick garda superintendent to terminate penalty points, trial told

<p>Cork District Court heard a garda jumped into the river and brought the accused back to the riverbank where he arrested him.</p>

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Cork man accused of robbery discarded cash and clothes before jumping into river to escape

Cork man made death threats to woman and wielded broken bottle at arresting gardaí

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Cork man made death threats to woman and wielded broken bottle at arresting gardaí

Men accused of causing damage with cherry picker in Cork City plan to appeal bail refusal

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Men accused of causing damage with cherry picker in Cork City plan to appeal bail refusal

Jury sworn in for Killarney murder trial

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Jury sworn in for Killarney murder trial

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Former minister 'plucked out of the air' exorbitant licensing fees to sell tobacco products, High Court told

One-off €50 registration fee for selling products to be replaced with fee of €1,800 every time license is renewed

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Man 'diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia' admits manslaughter of his grandmother in Cork

Man 'diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia' admits manslaughter of his grandmother in Cork

Cork Circuit Criminal Court was told the accused had been 'particularly attached to his granny'

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Man succeeds in appealing court refusal to compensate him over fall due to hole in footpath

Man succeeds in appealing court refusal to compensate him over fall due to hole in footpath

The man has been awarded over €5,000 by the High Court

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

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Cork woman walked out of Macroom Dunnes Stores with trolley full of stolen groceries

Judge John King says Cork woman’s theft of €169 in groceries is 'more complex' given caring duties and mental health factors

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

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Influencer left wondering if she 'would still be here' after stalker followed her

Woman said she suffered anxiety and nightmares after the man followed her into a Dublin hotel while holding a belt and staring at her

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

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'The ball is in your court', judge warns Cork man who avoids jail for selling cocaine for profit

Accused was 19 and had no addictions when he was caught with cocaine and cash and admitted to gardaí he sold the drug for the sole purpose of making a profit, court told

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Driver tells Macroom murder trial he found long, black-handled carving knife in cargo hold of bus

Driver tells Macroom murder trial he found long, black-handled carving knife in cargo hold of bus

The two people accused of Michael Foley's murder blame each other

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Homeless man thrown down stairs was unconscious before head was stamped on

Homeless man thrown down stairs was unconscious before head was stamped on

One of three attackers allleged to have put victim in recovery position – but then stamped on him.

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

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Trial opens of Limerick gardaí accused of perverting the course of justice over road traffic offences

The court heard the fixed charge penalty notices related to a number of persons who were 'prominent in the sporting community'

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Society of St Vincent de Paul the biggest beneficiary of courts poor box scheme in 2024

Society of St Vincent de Paul the biggest beneficiary of courts poor box scheme in 2024

A total of €1.563 million was collected through the scheme in 2024 in courts across the country

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Cork woman caught driving while disqualified in 'most unfortunate situation'

Cork woman caught driving while disqualified in 'most unfortunate situation'

Defence solicitor Conrad Murphy said the woman lived in a remote rural location and was the sole carer for her older sister, who has Down’s syndrome

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Mick Clifford: New chapter in the extraordinary tale of Celtic Tiger developer Paddy Byrne

Mick Clifford: New chapter in the extraordinary tale of Celtic Tiger developer Paddy Byrne

The developer is back in the news, this time in dispute with a county council over the building of modular homes on a site which has never received full planning permission

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

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Cork woman was dealing drugs to pay for mother's wheelchair, court hears

The court was told the 'social circumstances were appalling' for the accused at the time and she had been 'preyed upon by certain people'

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

Cork driver who evaded gardaí in high-speed chase convicted of dangerous driving

Cork driver who evaded gardaí in high-speed chase convicted of dangerous driving

Car's owner said defendant did not have permission to drive his BMW

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

Man, 45, appears in Cork court charged in connection with firearms and explosives offences

Man, 45, appears in Cork court charged in connection with firearms and explosives offences

The charges faced by Paul Sheehan include possession of a .32 calibre Beretta semi-automatic pistol, a deactivated .38 calibre Smith & Wesson revolver, a slide for a 9mm Glock semi-automatic pistol and three pipe bomb bodies

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

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

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

Richard Muldarry was convicted of a number of offences following a Court Martial hearing in April 2024

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Youth convicted of murdering schoolgirl Ana Kriegel granted more time to bring sentence appeal

Youth convicted of murdering schoolgirl Ana Kriegel granted more time to bring sentence appeal

The youth known as Boy A was sentenced to life with a review after 12 years

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Macroom man had people with no place of their own over to stay at his, murder trial told

Macroom man had people with no place of their own over to stay at his, murder trial told

A garda described what he found when he came across 61-year-old Michael Foley's body

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Former Cork councillor Joseph O'Donovan told young woman 'I’m a kind of a stalker'

Former Cork councillor Joseph O'Donovan told young woman 'I’m a kind of a stalker'

The judge wants to see the defendant’s commerce degree, proof of qualification as a solicitor, evidence that he attended for alcohol treatment and evidence of a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Man pleads guilty in Cork court to coercive control and assaulting partner

Man pleads guilty in Cork court to coercive control and assaulting partner

Man assaulting woman by pulling her hair and punching her in the mouth

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Cork men accused of putting worker in chokehold during robbery of service station

Cork men accused of putting worker in chokehold during robbery of service station

Men accused of taking more than €900 during robbery

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

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Court to decide how much Michael Flatley must advance in security for costs in Castlehyde case

Ms Justice Eileen Roberts in the Commercial Court on Friday turned down an application by the Flatley side for more time to submit a cost accountant’s report as he disputes the €2.8m security sought by the other side

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

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Man jailed for 'despicable' attack on 82-year-old Cork woman

Judge Helen Boyle said: 'It never ceases to amaze me the depths to which drugs and alcohol can bring people'

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

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Cork Prison inmate admits biting ear off remand prisoner in unprovoked attack

Judge Boyle was told that once the accused was put on anti-psychotic medication and it was administered there were no further problems

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

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Doctors 'gasped' when they saw four-year-old's injuries, court hears

A consultant intensive care doctor who gave evidence said the injuries the boy suffered would usually be associated with a crash where a car hits a wall, or a fall from a 'very significant height'

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

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Strike on chase suspect was not assault, sergeant tells court

John Bowe claims that, arising from alleged injuries sustained, he was diagnosed with functional neurological disorder. The claims are denied

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Gangland criminal who killed Joe Drennan in hit and run to serve extra jail time

Gangland criminal who killed Joe Drennan in hit and run to serve extra jail time

In resentencing Kieran Fogarty, aged 21, to a total of 14 years in prison with the final year suspended, Ms Justice Tara Burns noted the serious impact his actions had on the family

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

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Cork woman jailed for sustained campaign of harassment against surgeon

During the hearing, the defendant repeatedly asked to speak and repeatedly made claims about the doctor being in possessions of sensitive private information about her

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival firm set to go into liquidation next week, court told

Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival firm set to go into liquidation next week, court told

A creditors meeting has been called for next Wednesday

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Sighting of torchlight at shipping container led Cork gardaí to €21k cannabis haul

Sighting of torchlight at shipping container led Cork gardaí to €21k cannabis haul

Judge Dermot Sheehan imposed a total sentence of three years which was suspended in full

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Cork man had €15,590 in cash tied up with hair bobble

Cork man had €15,590 in cash tied up with hair bobble

Man who pleaded guilty to money laundering given suspended sentence

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

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Man with back injury self-medicated with cannabis and grew plants at his Cork home, court told

The eight cannabis plants had an anticipated street value of €6,400, Cork Circuit Criminal Court heard

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Man and woman accused of murdering Macroom man Michael Foley blame each other, court told

Man and woman accused of murdering Macroom man Michael Foley blame each other, court told

Trial of Daniel Hourigan and Linda O'Flynn for the murder of the 61-year-old commenced on Thursday

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Boy, 4, who cannot walk or talk settles case over birth at Cork University Maternity Hospital

Boy, 4, who cannot walk or talk settles case over birth at Cork University Maternity Hospital

CJ Bohane was one of twins born at the hospital, but his twin brother, Baby Patrick, died the day after his birth in his father’s arms

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

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Friends sentenced for attacking man they thought had 'prior incident with' one of their sisters

The victim was treated for broken teeth, a cut to the side of his head, and a concussion

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Cork man staggering along Temperance Lane arrested for own safety, court hears

Cork man staggering along Temperance Lane arrested for own safety, court hears

Judge John King convicted and fined the defendant €400 allowing six months to pay

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

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Cork-based internet company convicted and fined for failing to comply with regulations

Macroom District Court heard that customers who wanted to complain also found it difficult to contact the companies, Tipp Broadband and Rural Broadband, by phone or email

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Man avoids conviction for illegal sea bass fishing on West Cork beach

Man avoids conviction for illegal sea bass fishing on West Cork beach

Court was told the nine fish defendant had caught were smaller than the minimum permitted size of 42cm and the maximum number of sea bass of the legal size that could be taken was two per day

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Drink driver addressing alcohol problem, court hears

Drink driver addressing alcohol problem, court hears

The man was convicted, fined €350 and disqualified from driving for three years

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

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Four-year-old boy was kept out of sight before being shaken to death, court told

Murder trial hears that the accused woman had described keeping the boy in his room in the days prior to his death

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

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Former garda sues over alleged injuries sustained in arrest following car chase

The ex-garda had been convicted of dangerous driving charges, and is now suing over injuries he allegedly sustained then

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

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85-year-old tricked out of €24,000 in 'romance fraud'

Two people who acted as money mules as part of the fraud receive suspended sentences

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Enoch Burke court case

Gardaí remove four members of Enoch Burke's family from court over interruptions

The family repeatedly interrupted saying the judge was lying and that he would answer to God

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

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Man caught in North Cork with 'Christmas present' had almost €13,000 in cash in car

Defendant pleads guilty to money-laundering charge

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025