Person: Nichola Sweeney

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<p>Nichola Sweeney was killed in a vicious knife attack in 2002. File picture.</p>

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'More education is needed to divert youth away from crime'

Sinead O’Leary, who was stabbed over 20 times by a 19-year-old intruder in a vicious knife attack which killed her best friend, Nichola Sweeney in Cork in 2002, has called for tougher sentencing for knife crime

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State 'bending rules' for Rochestown murderer, grieving families say

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Families unite to demand parole change: ‘We have suffered enough’

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Special report: Victims and families call for urgent action on new parole laws around murder

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Killer locked up until 2025 under new law

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Learning Points: Nichola Sweeney's parents should not have to suffer further

TD: Murderer Peter Whelan should be locked up 'until 2025 at the earliest'

A TD has assured the grieving family of murdered Cork student Nichola Sweeney that their daughter's killer should remain locked up “until 2025 at the earliest” - once a new act takes force before the killer's parole hearing.

Fri, 27 Sep, 2019

‘Peter Whelan has never shown any remorse for killing our daughter Nichola’

The temporary release of their daughter’s killer has left her family hurt and angry, writes Liz Dunphy.

Thu, 26 Sep, 2019

Sinead O'Leary: Surviving victim of Rochestown murderer Peter Whelan warns he will kill again

The surviving victim of Rochestown murderer Peter Whelan has warned that he will kill again — after hearing that he was freed from jail on day release after serving just six years of a life sentence.

Thu, 26 Sep, 2019

Parents of murder victims call for end to early release

THE grieving parents of two young murder victims have pleaded for an end to early prison release for people convicted of serious crimes and for a clampdown on bail for those awaiting trial.

Mon, 01 Mar, 2004

‘Nichola’s life is gone, but he could be let out’

‘IT was a pity I didn’t do more.” The words spoken by Peter Whelan as he was arrested for the murder of 20-year-old Nichola Sweeney and the frenzied attack on her friend Sinéad O’Leary haunt the dead girl’s family who believe it showed his absolute intention to slaughter them that night.

Wed, 07 Jan, 2004

Memories recalled at anniversary Mass

BEAUTIFUL memories of a fun-loving girl who was stabbed to death at her home in Rochestown, Cork, were recalled at her first anniversary Mass yesterday.

Mon, 28 Apr, 2003