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Two men charged following seizure of suspected firearm, knife and drugs in Kerry
Two men charged following seizure of suspected firearm, knife and drugs in Kerry
A vehicle had been stopped and searched by gardaí in Killarney. 

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Irish legal aid services 'chronically underfunded', conference to hear
Irish legal aid services 'chronically underfunded', conference to hear
Warning comes on the back of the first ever review of Ireland’s civil legal aid scheme last July

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Family Law
New family law reporting project aims to bring transparency to private court proceedings
A new three-year initiative will analyse family law cases to inform reform while maintaining strict privacy protections

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

Man who urinated on six boxes of shoes in Cork City shop put on probation
Man who urinated on six boxes of shoes in Cork City shop put on probation
The defendant was also found on two other occasions to be so intoxicated that he was a danger to himself or others

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Two men charged in Cork with more than 80 counts related to rape and sexual assault of two children
Two men charged in Cork with more than 80 counts related to rape and sexual assault of two children
Garda sergeant tells court the State is sending them forward for trial on indictment to the next sitting of the Central Criminal Court

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Cork man who was holding axe denies making death threat to woman
Cork man who was holding axe denies making death threat to woman
Man arrested on charges of assault causing harm to the woman

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Cork man accused of threatening to kill woman while holding knife to her neck faces more charges
Cork man accused of threatening to kill woman while holding knife to her neck faces more charges
There was no application for bail in the case

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Man caught with alleged stash of €800,000 worth of drugs and cash in Cork denied bail
Man caught with alleged stash of €800,000 worth of drugs and cash in Cork denied bail
Judge said documentation was 'not stacking up' and she wanted to make sure 'money being put forward for bail is coming from a legitimate source'

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Court to fix trial date of Cork man accused of threatening gardaĂ­ with a knife
Court to fix trial date of Cork man accused of threatening gardaĂ­ with a knife
It is alleged the defendant repeatedly shouted 'get the f*** out of the car' at the two gardaĂ­

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Symbol of law and justice in the empty courtroom
Woman faces trial after child enters Cork shop alone and asks for food
GardaĂ­ allege a delay in reporting a missing child after a three-year-old was found alone in a shop late at night

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Symbol of law and justice in the empty courtroom
Judicial Council spends over €250k on training for judges
Judicial Council funding covered courtroom skills, social awareness, international exchanges and prison visits aimed at improving judicial practice

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Woman extradited from UK held on organised crime charge linked to 2017 gangland murder
Woman extradited from UK held on organised crime charge linked to 2017 gangland murder
The court heard that because the case related to a criminal organisation and a murder, bail in this matter could only be raised in the High Court

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Garda stock
Cork garda to stand trial on burglary, harassment, criminal damage and assault charges
Alan O'Mahony, with an address at Commons Road in Cork, was not present in court and is currently off on sick leave

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Cork man found with steak knife on train claimed he had it for fishing
Cork man found with steak knife on train claimed he had it for fishing
Passengers on train alerted gardaĂ­ about the accused having a steak knife with a six-inch blade, court heard

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Cork woman gets 10-year driving ban after fifth time getting caught driving without insurance
Cork woman gets 10-year driving ban after fifth time getting caught driving without insurance
Judge Ryan also imposed a four-month suspended prison sentence, and fines totalling €1,250

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Cork man swallowed white packet when about to be searched for drugs
Cork man swallowed white packet when about to be searched for drugs
Defendant has 103 previous convictions, including four counts for obstruction

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Phone in bed at night. Man with smartphone before sleeping. Secret texting, cheating or working late. Happy guy browsing online
Man sending lewd images of himself 'significantly derailed' female addiction counsellor's life
Judge says wife deserves a prize for her patience after defendant tells court she 'is keeping a good eye on me'

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Man charged with murdering his mother in Ballinlough consents to four-week remand in custody
Man charged with murdering his mother in Ballinlough consents to four-week remand in custody
David Gallagher is charged with murdering his mother Stella Gallagher, 59, and assault causing harm to his father Brian Gallagher, 63

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Cork man accused of setting off fire extinguishers in city centre store
Cork man accused of setting off fire extinguishers in city centre store
Armed support unit assisted in man's arrest

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Drunk Cork man told female paramedic who came to his assistance: 'I’ll get you one way or the other'
Drunk Cork man told female paramedic who came to his assistance: 'I’ll get you one way or the other'
Accused also pleaded guilty to numerous shoplifting offences around Cork

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Prisoner
Man jailed for assaulting man heading to Mass and garda in Cork City
The court heard the defendant 'was not in a rational state of mind'

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Man accused of multiple cattle thefts across West Cork remanded in custody
Man accused of multiple cattle thefts across West Cork remanded in custody
The accused faces multiple charges over alleged cattle thefts from farms across West Cork dating back several years

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Enoch Burke allowed to notify school board of temporary injunction against appeal ruling
Enoch Burke allowed to notify school board of temporary injunction against appeal ruling
Burke is seeking a number of declarations from the High Court, including that his appeal is remitted to a fresh hearing

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Balance.
'Good father with an alcohol problem' accused of 'throwing baby across room'
The man, in his 30s, is also said to have 'slammed' his partner's head into a wall

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Young boy sitting outside holding a mobile or cellular smart phone. Connectivity, internet, millenial, screen time concepts.
Children and porn: Horrific court cases show why Ireland must bring in age verification now
In two recent Irish cases, boys who abused girls had been consuming porn from an early age. Gemma Kelly says we must curb children's access to porn that normalises violent non-consensual sex

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Garda stock
Cork man told garda 'I hope you die over Christmas' after public order arrest, court told
He was charged with being so intoxicated that he was a danger to himself or others

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Cork man tries to get aggravated burglary case struck out over delay
Cork man tries to get aggravated burglary case struck out over delay
Malcolm Kelly was also charged with making a threat to a man that he would kill him or cause him serious harm

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Cork man with 'horrendous record' of 510 convictions jailed for travelling in stolen car
Cork man with 'horrendous record' of 510 convictions jailed for travelling in stolen car
Accused became addicted to heroin in prison at a young age and it has 'blighted his life since then', court told

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Man accused of driving cherry picker through Cork city further remanded in custody
Man accused of driving cherry picker through Cork city further remanded in custody
There have been no directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions yet in relation to the matter

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Enoch Burke court case
Judge directs prison authorities to bring Enoch Burke to court to initiate action against disciplinary appeals panel
Judge directed that members of An Garda Síochána attend his court at 2pm on Tuesday, when, he said, he would deal with the application brought on behalf of Enoch Burke

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Knowledge of the law is crucial for a fair trial
Irish and British barristers voice opposition to UK plan to reduce number of jury trials
The 'Four Bars', the bodies representing barristers across the Republic of Ireland and the UK, have weighed in on the reforms being spearheaded by British deputy prime minister David Lammy

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

Man who 'destroyed floor' of Clare cathedral by defecating on it gets six months in prison
Man who 'destroyed floor' of Clare cathedral by defecating on it gets six months in prison
The Ennis man also urinated in a jail cell at Ennis Garda Station

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

More than €210,000 claimed back by TDs and senators to upgrade personal security
More than €210,000 claimed back by TDs and senators to upgrade personal security
The Oireachtas members claimed back €210,000 in the last year for items such as intruder alarms, CCTV, panic buttons, and personal monitoring devices

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

Man who walked in on student nurses in early hours in West Cork B&B admits trespass charge
Man who walked in on student nurses in early hours in West Cork B&B admits trespass charge
Court heard accused was homeless and had mental health issues and had previously stayed at the B&B, and on the night in question he had entered the property because was 'desperate for somewhere to stay'

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Cork man left upturned car on Schull Main Street and went home
Cork man left upturned car on Schull Main Street and went home
Defendant had been very tired after a long day of work and had 'nodded off' at the wheel, court told

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Sinn Féin leader will consider rejection of 'super-juniors' case over Christmas 
Sinn Féin leader will consider rejection of 'super-juniors' case over Christmas 
Mary Lou McDonald was reacting to the High Court's decision on challenges brought by People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy and Sinn FĂ©in TD Pa Daly

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Man who revved motorcycle 'to the max' in front of gardaĂ­ at West Cork Rally had no tax or insurance
Man who revved motorcycle 'to the max' in front of gardaĂ­ at West Cork Rally had no tax or insurance
The defendant was fined for driving without insurance, while the no tax charge was struck out

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Super junior minister legal challenges
High Court dismisses challenge against 'super juniors' at Cabinet meetings
An appeal directly to the Supreme Court over the outcome is expected to be sought

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

No bail for alleged Cork bank robber whose note to cashier said 'Thank you, and am sorry for this'
No bail for alleged Cork bank robber whose note to cashier said 'Thank you, and am sorry for this'
The man is charged with carrying out the robbery at the Bank of Ireland in Douglas, Cork

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Judge tells burglar with musical ambitions he will be singing 'Silent Night' in prison
Judge tells burglar with musical ambitions he will be singing 'Silent Night' in prison
Six months in jail as accused told to 'turn his life around and focus on musical career'

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Tradesman accused of causing criminal damage to Cork home following row over payment
Tradesman accused of causing criminal damage to Cork home following row over payment
Man faces charges of extortion, production of a hatchet, and causing criminal damage

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Man walked into Cork garda station with knives saying he 'wanted to kill someone', court told
Man walked into Cork garda station with knives saying he 'wanted to kill someone', court told
The Armed Support Unit was called and they managed to arrest him after finding he had three knives on him, the court heard

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

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Cork woman fined after Bichon Frisé dog bit neighbour
The 71-year-old defendant said the dog was now muzzled when out in public and she had also brought it for behaviour training

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

President of High Court warns disruptive behaviour in court will not be tolerated
President of High Court warns disruptive behaviour in court will not be tolerated
It comes after the Attorney General said that Enoch Burke and the other members of his family are not to be prosecuted over their repeated disruption of court proceedings

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

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