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Wednesday 24 April

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Investigation

Garda who fatally shot George Nkencho not to face prosecution

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Cork man who killed his brother and stabbed his father found not guilty by reason of insanity

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murder victim

Man sentenced to community service for singing song mocking death of Michaela McAreavey

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Garda killer Aaron Brady had access to laptop in prison while allegedly intimidating witness

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