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<p> A 2009 file photo of Raymond Donovan of New Houses, Cooraclare, Co Clare. In June 2006 he was sentenced to the mandatory term of life imprisonment for murdering Ann Walsh (23) in Kilrush Co Clare in 2005. Picture: IrishPhotoDesk</p>

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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

<p>Raymond Donovan, previously of New Houses, Cooraclare, Co Clare, was found guilty in 2006 of the murder of his former girlfriend, 23-year-old Ann Walsh, in Kilrush Co Clare in 2005. Picture: Arthur Ellis/Press 22</p>

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

<p>A Garda spokesperson said they were alerted to an assault at a domestic residence outside the town at approximately 3.50am.</p>

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Man killed following assault in Co Donegal named as Stephen McCahill

Sandra Collins disappearance

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Fresh appeal issued in Sandra Collins case as gardaí mark 25 years since disappearance

Jury sworn in for Killarney murder trial

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Jury sworn in for Killarney murder trial

Gardaí ask anyone who has information about man murdered in 2009 to come forward

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Gardaí ask anyone who has information about man murdered in 2009 to come forward

Missing person Tina Satchwell case

Richard Satchwell to appeal against his conviction for the murder of his wife Tina

Richard Satchwell had admitted burying his late wife Tina Satchwell beneath a concrete floor in their East Cork home

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

Justice minister: Cadaver dog should have been used earlier in search of Tina Satchwell's home

Justice minister: Cadaver dog should have been used earlier in search of Tina Satchwell's home

Jim O’Callaghan told RTÉ he raised concerns with Garda Commissioner Drew Harris about the length of time it took to find her remains

Sun, 08 Jun, 2025

Cork machete murder: Gardaí submit file to DPP on the killing of Mikolaj Wilk

Cork machete murder: Gardaí submit file to DPP on the killing of Mikolaj Wilk

Mikolaj Wilk was attacked in front of his wife, Elzbieta, by a gang of masked men at their home near Ballincollig Co Cork in 2018

Thu, 15 May, 2025

Elizabeth Clarke missing

Gardaí investigating murder of Elizabeth Clarke sift through 'mountain' of material at house

Ms Clarke was living with people other than her own family at the home in Navan when she disappeared in late 2013

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

Missing Meath mother’s case reclassified as murder investigation

Missing Meath mother’s case reclassified as murder investigation

Elizabeth Clarke was officially reported missing by her family in January of 2015 and a full investigation into her disappearance was subsequently launched

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

Third person charged with murder of Gerard Kennelly in Kerry

Third person charged with murder of Gerard Kennelly in Kerry

Two other people appeared in court charged with Mr Kennelly’s murder on Thursday

Sun, 03 Nov, 2024

Children who commit murder but turn 18 before sentencing will no longer face a life sentence

Children who commit murder but turn 18 before sentencing will no longer face a life sentence

The High Court previously ruled that a child who commits murder but turns 18 before sentencing should not be subject to the mandatory life sentence for murder

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Raonaid Murray murder

Gardaí make fresh appeal for information on Raonaid Murray murder

Today marks 25 years since the killing of the teenager in Dublin

Tue, 03 Sep, 2024

'We still don't know why the warning signs about our son's murderer were ignored'

'We still don't know why the warning signs about our son's murderer were ignored'

Richard McLaughlin’s violent episodes were so severe that gardaí asked the HSE to keep them updated on his whereabouts. Yet he was free to break down Jimmy Loughlin's door and beat him to death

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

Tánaiste curtails part of Kenya visit as police probe Nairobi serial killer 'atrocity'

Tánaiste curtails part of Kenya visit as police probe Nairobi serial killer 'atrocity'

Micheál Martin's plan to visit an Irish-funded health clinic is shelved after the shock discovery of the dismembered bodies of nine women in a nearby disused quarry

Wed, 17 Jul, 2024

Psychiatrists disagree on whether insanity verdict applies to husband accused of murdering wife, jury hears

Psychiatrists disagree on whether insanity verdict applies to husband accused of murdering wife, jury hears

The man pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to murdering his wife at Kilbree Lower, Westport, Co Mayo, between June 13 and 14, 2019

Wed, 10 Jul, 2024

British Academy Film Awards 2024 Nominees' Party - London

Richard E Grant joins star-studded cast of The Thursday Murder Club

Richard E Grant and Tom Ellis are among the stars to have joined the glittering cast of the big screen adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club.

Tue, 09 Jul, 2024

Father of murdered Garda Colm Horkan says new memorial is 'so uplifting' for his family

Father of murdered Garda Colm Horkan says new memorial is 'so uplifting' for his family

Marty Horkan was speaking at the new facility at Charlestown Sarsfields GAA Club dedicated to his son, who was murdered in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, in 2020

Sun, 02 Jun, 2024

PSNI stock

Three arrested after death of woman in Belfast

Detective Inspector Michelle Griffin said police received a report of the death of the woman shortly before 4.25pm on Wednesday.

Thu, 16 May, 2024

Irish Examiner view: US students have witnessed 404 school shootings since Columbine

Irish Examiner view: US students have witnessed 404 school shootings since Columbine

370,000 young Americans experienced school shootings in the quarter century since the Columbine High School massacre

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Trial opens in Thailand for Spanish actors’ son accused over surgeon’s killing

Trial opens in Thailand for Spanish actors’ son accused over surgeon’s killing

The trial of the son of Spanish actors, who is accused of killing and dismembering a Colombian surgeon on a popular tourist island, began in Thailand on Tuesday.

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

Macroom murder victim Michael Foley to be laid to rest on Monday

Macroom murder victim Michael Foley to be laid to rest on Monday

The murdered father of four was found dead at his home in Macroom, Co Cork, last week

Mon, 12 Feb, 2024

Garda

Ireland in bottom half of European murder rate table

The figures are contained in the Global Study on Homicide 2023, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

Wed, 03 Jan, 2024

Criminal Courts of Justice

Hatchet murderer who beat dog breeder to death in row over pups appeals conviction

Lawyers for the convicted man claim the trial judge erred in respect of the defence of provocation and of self-defence

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

'He killed her before she had the chance to leave': Denise Morgan's family speak on her murder

'He killed her before she had the chance to leave': Denise Morgan's family speak on her murder

The family of Denise Morgan, who was murdered by her ex-partner in New York, say while they will never get justice, they want to tell Denise’s story in a bid to warn others

Tue, 21 Nov, 2023

Ashling Murphy was 'every mum and dad's dream daughter'

Ashling Murphy was 'every mum and dad's dream daughter'

'Our lives were enormously enriched because of Ashling. She was charismatic, compassionate and her infectious laugh could light up any room'

Fri, 17 Nov, 2023

Corbett/Martens hearing

US police surgeon claims Jason Corbett's first wife could have died by strangulation

The claim was made despite the cause of death of Margaret 'Mags' Corbett being determined by Irish doctors as an asthma attack, and robust denials of any suspicions from her family

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

Irish woman shot dead in New York 'stolen' from her family, funeral told

Irish woman shot dead in New York 'stolen' from her family, funeral told

'In some ways there is a sense of peace knowing you are home, but there will never be peace in knowing the tragic way it occurred'

Sat, 04 Nov, 2023

Corbett/Martens hearing

Violence in home of Molly Martens and Jason Corbett recounted by witnesses

Friends and neighbours gave testimony yesterday detailing arguments, physical violence and controlling behaviour in the Corbett’s marriage

Sat, 04 Nov, 2023

Yorkshire Ripper dies

Irish Examiner view: The booming business of murder

From grisly narratives such as that of the 'Yorkshire Ripper', to mysterious murders and disappearances here at home, we are fascinated by true crime stories

Sat, 04 Nov, 2023

Mushroom murders: Australian Erin Patterson charged after lunch killed three

Mushroom murders: Australian Erin Patterson charged after lunch killed three

Patterson, 49, is charged with three counts of murder and five of attempted murder, according to court documents

Fri, 03 Nov, 2023

5/6/2014. Tallaght Shooting. Garda forensic team a

Man sentenced to life for murdering friend in 'execution-style killing'

The prosecution said Neil Fitzgerald was 'riddled with bullets' having been shot six times

Thu, 02 Nov, 2023

Teenager loses appeal against conviction for murder of Urantsetseg Tserendorj

Teenager loses appeal against conviction for murder of Urantsetseg Tserendorj

The appellant, who was just 14 years old at the time of the offence, will continue to serve his life sentence

Thu, 02 Nov, 2023

Murdered Denise Morgan to be buried on Saturday

Murdered Denise Morgan to be buried on Saturday

The mum who was shot dead in New York will be laid to rest in Ireland, in her home village of Tullyallen, Co Louth

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

Joseph Czuba

Man pleads not guilty over attack on Muslim mother and son in US

A man accused of murder, attempted murder and a hate crime in an attack on a Palestinian American woman and her young son has pleaded not guilty following his indictment by a grand jury in the US state of Illinois.

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

Jason Corbett's family in North Carolina ahead of retrial of Molly Martens and Thomas Martens

Jason Corbett's family in North Carolina ahead of retrial of Molly Martens and Thomas Martens

Two facing retrial on murder and manslaughter charges

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

'Conor’s death has left an endless void'; Tyler Jackson gets life for Mallow murder

'Conor’s death has left an endless void'; Tyler Jackson gets life for Mallow murder

Mr Jackson intends to appeal the verdict

Tue, 17 Oct, 2023

Una Lynskey cold case review may raise more questions for gardaí than deliver answers

Una Lynskey cold case review may raise more questions for gardaí than deliver answers

A Garda team is reviewing a cold case murder, an associated revenge murder, and potential garda brutality and perjury. But will they investigate one of their own with a legendary reputation, even if they are deceased? Mick Clifford writes

Tue, 17 Oct, 2023

Woman who died in Tullamore attack named

Woman who died in Tullamore attack named

Gardaí say images relating to the incident are circulating online and have appealed to people not to share the content

Sat, 30 Sep, 2023

Killer nurse

S Rónán Collins: The most sacred of trusts - What happens when healthcare staff go rogue?

In the wake of the Lucy Letby case, consultant Rónán Collins recalls his brush with a serial killer when he was a young medical registrar

Sat, 26 Aug, 2023

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'I just hope he rots in hell': Nora Sheehan's family speak on finally receiving justice

A special report by Barry Cummins and Brídóg Ní Bhuachalla on RTÉ One’s 'Prime Time', her family spoke of their love for Ms Sheehan, the impact her death had on everyone, and their wait for justice

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

Spanish film stars’ son arrested over murder of surgeon on Thai island

Spanish film stars’ son arrested over murder of surgeon on Thai island

The son of two Spanish film stars has been arrested in Thailand on suspicion of murdering and dismembering a Colombian surgeon on a tourist island.

Tue, 08 Aug, 2023

Gardaí renew appeal for information on nine-year anniversary of Meath man's murder

Gardaí renew appeal for information on nine-year anniversary of Meath man's murder

Though a number of arrests have been made as part of the garda investigation, to date, no person has been officially charged with the Paul Gallagher's murder.

Fri, 28 Jul, 2023

SPAIN Bomb 4

Irish man suspected of killing girlfriend in Spain refused bail

Unnamed 30-year-old appeared before Tarragona’s Court of Violence Against Women on Wednesday

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

SPAIN Bomb 4

Man remains in custody after Irish woman killed in Spanish hotel

The 30-year-old, who is also Irish, was arrested on Sunday night after his partner was found dead on a second-floor corridor of the four-star Magnolia Hotel

Tue, 04 Jul, 2023

William McCormick

Man jailed for murder of victim who was dumped in wheelie bin in lake

Pat McCormick was lured to a flat in Comber on the evening of May 30 2019, where he believed he was going to meet Gill’s fiancee Lesley Ann Dodds, who he had had a brief relationship with.

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

Aaron Keating death

Gardaí charge teenage boy with murder of man in west Dublin

The youth, 17, was remanded to the Oberstown Children Detention Campus on Friday

Fri, 16 Jun, 2023

Parole Board made us feel heard, say parents of gangland murder victim Jonathan O'Reilly

Parole Board made us feel heard, say parents of gangland murder victim Jonathan O'Reilly

Grieving dad says of one of his son's murderers: 'He gets days out for good behaviour; we get to visit a grave'

Sun, 04 Jun, 2023

Kerry murder-suicide victims' family reiterates call for checks on firearm holders

Kerry murder-suicide victims' family reiterates call for checks on firearm holders

The call was made after the inquest into the deaths of Eileen, Jamie, and Morris O'Sullivan

Wed, 31 May, 2023