Person: Cormac Brennan

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<p>Paul Moody was ‘funny and charming’ at the start of his relationship with his victim. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Collins Courts</span>
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Sarah Harte: It’s not just about the bruises — domestic abuse takes many forms

Paul Moody's trial shows us that perpetrators of abuse are everywhere — and may seem to be 'well-liked, funny, and charming'

<p>In her victim impact statement, the woman said: 'I have survived him with cancer, so I want others to know they can too.' The man, who pleaded guilty to coercive control, is resigning from An Garda Síochána. File picture</p>

court and crime

'I was not just fighting cancer. I was up against a monster': Woman outlines abuse at hands of garda partner

rugby

Connacht coach Keane seeks bounce from science

rugby

Lansdowne win table-top battle and forge clear

rugby

Cork Con make it four in a row

rugby

Galwegians celebrate with famous win over mighty Cork Con

Ulster Bank League previews

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Sat, 12 Sep, 2015

Pace key to Sevens success, says Colm McMahon, as Munster take on the world

Colm McMahon, formerly of Shannon and Munster and now coach of the Munster squad in this weekend’s Limerick World Club Sevens at Thomond Park, knows exactly the kind of player he needs to help relieve Fijian side Daveta of the trophy they lifted 12 months ago.

Thu, 20 Aug, 2015

Brilliant Blues put Munster to sword

Munster 12 Leinster 34

Thu, 13 Sep, 2012

Man convicted of falsely imprisoning woman in home

A man has been convicted at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court of holding a woman prisoner while her Kildare home was ransacked for money.

Fri, 24 Feb, 2012

Inquest resumes into death of man in garda custody

A garda sergeant has told an inquest that any injuries received to the late Dwayne Foster during his arrest were unintentional.

Mon, 06 Sep, 2010

Former prison officer faces sentencing for smuggling mobile phones

A former prison officer faces a possible five-year sentence for smuggling three mobile phones to an inmate.

Tue, 06 Oct, 2009

Death-threat accused jailed

A man who threatened to kill his estranged wife at her new home in Swords and led gardai on a high speed car chase with his seven-year-old son in the back-seat through north Dublin has received a four year suspended sentence.

Fri, 20 Jul, 2007

Eight years for criminal who threatened garda

A convicted criminal who is serving a six years prison sentence for threatening the life of a member of a rival group who was later shot dead in a gangland killing, has been sentenced to eight years for threatening a garda.

Wed, 13 Jun, 2007

Man in high-speed chase 'had young son in back seat'

A 44 year-old man who threatened to kill his estranged wife and led gardai on a high speed car chase with his seven year old son in the back-seat will be sentenced later by Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Fri, 27 Apr, 2007