Advertisement
This site uses cookies to improve your experience and to provide services and advertising. By continuing to browse, you agree to the use of cookies described in our Cookies Policy. You may change your settings at any time but this may impact on the functionality of the site. To learn more see our Cookies Policy.
OK
Dublin: 6 °C Friday 22 November, 2019
RSS

Thursday 31 October, 2019

Rape accused denies he and co-accused 'swapped over' sexual activity with woman Rape Trial

Rape accused denies he and co-accused 'swapped over' sexual activity with woman

Oct 31st 2019, 5:25 PM 40,361 Views No Comments

The woman has told the trial that she was too drunk to consent to sex.

Thursday 17 October, 2019

Man who was 16 when he sexually assaulted 12-year-old girl jailed for 4 years Courts

Man who was 16 when he sexually assaulted 12-year-old girl jailed for 4 years

Oct 17th 2019, 4:26 PM 22,510 Views No Comments

The defendant had forced the child to perform oral sex on him while other youths recorded the act on their phones.

Thursday 1 August, 2019

Judge tells teen boy who admits defiling girl that he's angry and frustrated at humiliation of victim Courts

Judge tells teen boy who admits defiling girl that he's angry and frustrated at humiliation of victim

Aug 1st 2019, 10:46 PM 34,301 Views No Comments

The judge praised the courage of the victim in giving her own victim impact statement to the court.

Tuesday 30 July, 2019

Man jailed after being caught by vigilante 'sting' trying to contact child for sexual exploitation Courts

Man jailed after being caught by vigilante 'sting' trying to contact child for sexual exploitation

Jul 30th 2019, 6:58 PM 36,209 Views 50 Comments

On 10 February last year, the man asked “Ali”, whose profile stated she was 13 years old, to meet up and go for pizza.

Thursday 30 May, 2019

Man found guilty of attempted rape of woman in Dublin Slawomir Gierlowski

Man found guilty of attempted rape of woman in Dublin

May 30th 2019, 7:58 AM 25,486 Views 22 Comments

Slawomir Gierlowski (34) is currently serving a lengthy prison term for random attacks on three women.

Friday 17 May, 2019

Man who repeatedly abused his niece during 'perverted games' jailed for 11 years Sexual Abuse

Man who repeatedly abused his niece during 'perverted games' jailed for 11 years

May 17th 2019, 6:11 PM 44,995 Views No Comments

The attacks took place regularly while he was babysitting the child at weekends.

Friday 10 May, 2019

Man convicted of raping two women who were working as prostitutes Convicted

Man convicted of raping two women who were working as prostitutes

May 10th 2019, 10:30 PM 35,792 Views No Comments

The man had pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual assault at a hotel in Portlaoise

Friday 15 February, 2019

Garda jailed for two years for possession of child abuse images Sentenced

Garda jailed for two years for possession of child abuse images

Feb 15th 2019, 11:38 AM 33,989 Views 63 Comments

Joseph O’Connor (58) of west Dublin had pleaded not guilty.

Wednesday 30 January, 2019

Suspended sentence for man who repeatedly sexually assaulted young girl he was babysitting Courts

Suspended sentence for man who repeatedly sexually assaulted young girl he was babysitting

Jan 30th 2019, 8:15 AM 32,441 Views No Comments

Stephen Browner of Stoneybatter, Dublin, pleaded guilty to eight counts of sexual assault.

Monday 26 November, 2018

Rape trial collapses due to 'unprecedented media coverage' in national newspaper Courts

Rape trial collapses due to 'unprecedented media coverage' in national newspaper

Nov 26th 2018, 4:58 PM 50,315 Views No Comments

The trial involved a Dublin defendant accused of raping a woman he met on a night out in 2015.

Monday 19 November, 2018

Victim tells court of terror as Patrick Nevin set to be sentenced for attacks on women he met through Tinder Courts

Victim tells court of terror as Patrick Nevin set to be sentenced for attacks on women he met through Tinder

Nov 19th 2018, 1:46 PM 23,280 Views No Comments

The 37-year-old will be sentenced next month for two attacks on women he met up with via the dating app.

Tuesday 10 July, 2018

'The market was misled': Suspended sentence for Drumm for role in illegal loan scheme Maple Ten

'The market was misled': Suspended sentence for Drumm for role in illegal loan scheme

Updated Jul 10th 2018, 10:38 PM 31,940 Views 118 Comments

Drumm pleaded guilty last month to authorising unlawful loans to a group of developers and businessmen in 2008.

Friday 4 May, 2018

Sports fan who attacked man with baseball bat in row over Olympic sailing avoids prison sentence Courts

Sports fan who attacked man with baseball bat in row over Olympic sailing avoids prison sentence

May 4th 2018, 4:07 PM 13,128 Views 20 Comments

Patrick O’Reilly became enraged when other drinkers in a Dublin pub began jeering him over his defence of the sport.

Tuesday 6 February, 2018

Dublin Airport people-smuggling operation described as 'Mickey Mouse' enterprise by accused Frederick Cham

Dublin Airport people-smuggling operation described as 'Mickey Mouse' enterprise by accused

Feb 6th 2018, 1:52 PM 14,557 Views No Comments

Frederick Cham (63) pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to five charges.

Sunday 21 January, 2018

19-year-old woman jailed for three years for her part in violent late-night robbery in Dublin city Courts

19-year-old woman jailed for three years for her part in violent late-night robbery in Dublin city

Jan 21st 2018, 6:15 AM 17,860 Views 24 Comments

The court heard that Clodagh Forde had a propensity to acts of extreme violence.

Friday 19 January, 2018

Garda Detective who sent abusive letters to State solicitor is jailed for three years Eve Doherty

Garda Detective who sent abusive letters to State solicitor is jailed for three years

Jan 19th 2018, 2:15 PM 33,385 Views 94 Comments

Eve Doherty was found guilty of harassing Elizabeth Howlin following a two-week trial last July.

Thursday 18 January, 2018

13-year-old boy who sexually assaulted teen in park sentenced to 10 months in detention Sexual Assault

13-year-old boy who sexually assaulted teen in park sentenced to 10 months in detention

Jan 18th 2018, 9:22 PM 27,531 Views No Comments

The judge said he needs some “normality” in his life.

Man who injured gardaí while trying to get away from drugs bust jailed for five years Dangerous Driving

Man who injured gardaí while trying to get away from drugs bust jailed for five years

Jan 18th 2018, 6:15 AM 16,998 Views 16 Comments

A garda pursuit ended when the Laois man lost control of his car and crashed into a garda car.

Monday 15 January, 2018

Jury sworn in for second retrial of Cavan childminder accused of causing serious harm to baby Courts

Jury sworn in for second retrial of Cavan childminder accused of causing serious harm to baby

Jan 15th 2018, 5:00 PM 18,414 Views No Comments

The 36-year-old denies the charge of intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to the baby at her home.

Friday 15 December, 2017

Sentencing adjourned in Tinder sexual assault case over guilty man's previous convictions Courts

Sentencing adjourned in Tinder sexual assault case over guilty man's previous convictions

Dec 15th 2017, 3:45 PM 20,122 Views No Comments

The man was found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman he met on Tinder last month.

Thursday 23 November, 2017

'I thought people would judge me, getting in a stranger's car': Alleged victim in Tinder assault case Court

'I thought people would judge me, getting in a stranger's car': Alleged victim in Tinder assault case

Nov 23rd 2017, 3:15 PM 15,751 Views No Comments

The woman said she was using Tinder to practice speaking English.

Monday 13 November, 2017

Music teacher caught with over 1,300 child pornography pictures avoids jail Peter Jennings

Music teacher caught with over 1,300 child pornography pictures avoids jail

Nov 13th 2017, 7:35 PM 43,200 Views 61 Comments

He had been teaching music to seven and 12-year -olds.

Friday 10 November, 2017

Former GAA coach sentenced to seven years for dozens of sexual assaults on boys Indecent Assaults

Former GAA coach sentenced to seven years for dozens of sexual assaults on boys

Nov 10th 2017, 5:02 PM 23,918 Views 33 Comments

Ronan McCormack abused one of the boys at least 60 to 100 times.

Thursday 9 November, 2017

Man violently attacked home of ex-girlfriend because he couldn't deal with breakup, court hears Court

Man violently attacked home of ex-girlfriend because he couldn't deal with breakup, court hears

Nov 9th 2017, 6:15 AM 20,431 Views No Comments

Derek Shevlin had a imitation gun when he went to his ex-girlfriend’s family home

Friday 27 October, 2017

Retired surgeon claims he 'has no memory' of treating those who accused him of indecent assault Michael Shine

Retired surgeon claims he 'has no memory' of treating those who accused him of indecent assault

Oct 27th 2017, 5:39 PM 24,474 Views No Comments

Retired surgeon Michael Shine (85) denies eight charges of indecently assaulting teenage boys.

Wednesday 18 October, 2017

Alleged victim of Michael Shine says he received €70,000 in compensation from Drogheda hospital Drogheda

Alleged victim of Michael Shine says he received €70,000 in compensation from Drogheda hospital

Oct 18th 2017, 9:40 PM 23,306 Views No Comments

Michael Shine is a retired surgeon accused of indecently assaulting patients.

Tuesday 17 October, 2017

Retired surgeon goes on trial accused of indecently assaulting teenage boys Courts

Retired surgeon goes on trial accused of indecently assaulting teenage boys

Oct 17th 2017, 2:00 PM 22,908 Views No Comments

Dr Shine replied “I absolutely deny that allegation” after each of the eight charges were read out to him.

Wednesday 12 July, 2017

'Incompetent useless hobbit': Garda accused of sending abusive letters to partner's ex-wife Eve Doherty

'Incompetent useless hobbit': Garda accused of sending abusive letters to partner's ex-wife

Jul 12th 2017, 6:30 PM 21,027 Views No Comments

Garda Eve Doherty has been accused of sending insulting and abusive communications to the solicitor’s mobile phone.

Tuesday 11 July, 2017

Garda on trial for allegedly harassing her partner's ex wife Eve Doherty

Garda on trial for allegedly harassing her partner's ex wife

Jul 11th 2017, 6:38 PM 37,030 Views No Comments

Eve Doherty has been accused of sending insulting and abusive communications to a woman’s mobile phone.

Tuesday 4 July, 2017

Ireland footballer Jeff Hendrick goes on trial for alleged violent disorder on Harcourt Street Courts

Ireland footballer Jeff Hendrick goes on trial for alleged violent disorder on Harcourt Street

Jul 4th 2017, 12:44 PM 30,308 Views No Comments

The 25-year-old replied ‘not guilty’ to the charge.

Friday 2 June, 2017

Man acquitted in Dublin Mountains Tinder rape case Verdict

Man acquitted in Dublin Mountains Tinder rape case

Jun 2nd 2017, 3:30 PM 61,696 Views 140 Comments

The defendant shouted at gardaí after the jury left the court.

Tuesday 30 May, 2017

Man accused of raping woman he met on Tinder told gardaí he met her for “a hook up” Tinder Rape Trial

Man accused of raping woman he met on Tinder told gardaí he met her for “a hook up”

May 30th 2017, 8:10 PM 29,915 Views No Comments

The rape accused said he expected “something would happen” when they met up.

Wednesday 24 May, 2017

'You're now free to go': A triumphant Seán Fitzpatrick thanked the judge as he left court today Free Man

'You're now free to go': A triumphant Seán Fitzpatrick thanked the judge as he left court today

May 24th 2017, 1:44 PM 22,491 Views 124 Comments

Asked if he would be celebrating tonight FitzPatrick told the press pack: “That was last night”.

Friday 19 May, 2017

Man who crashed car after taking six ecstasy tablets jailed for two years Dublin

Man who crashed car after taking six ecstasy tablets jailed for two years

May 19th 2017, 6:15 AM 17,636 Views 19 Comments

Anthony Ward (26) drove the car at night with the lights switched off at speeds of up to 160 km/hr.

Wednesday 10 May, 2017

'You're not welcome in Jobstown': Inspector tells court he feared for Joan Burton's safety Courts

'You're not welcome in Jobstown': Inspector tells court he feared for Joan Burton's safety

May 10th 2017, 6:11 PM 12,515 Views No Comments

A garda inspector told the trial today that he was concerned for Joan Burton’s safety.

Wednesday 3 May, 2017

Driver who hit and killed a Kildare councillor was speeding and didn’t brake Willie Crowley

Driver who hit and killed a Kildare councillor was speeding and didn’t brake

May 3rd 2017, 2:06 PM 13,082 Views No Comments

Damien Klasinski pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of Willie Crowley.

Friday 31 March, 2017

Paul Murphy promises he won't talk about his upcoming trial at Jobstown protest rallies False Imprisonment

Paul Murphy promises he won't talk about his upcoming trial at Jobstown protest rallies

Mar 31st 2017, 6:15 PM 9,467 Views No Comments

Solidarity TD Paul Murphy is one of seven people charged with falsely imprisoning Joan Burton.

Monday 5 December, 2016

Convicted child rapist who assaulted girl for two years until she became pregnant jailed for 11 years Locked Up

Convicted child rapist who assaulted girl for two years until she became pregnant jailed for 11 years

Dec 5th 2016, 7:08 PM 27,954 Views 45 Comments

The man also sexually assaulted the victim’s three sisters.

Friday 29 July, 2016

Anglo trial: Sentences of two to three-and-a-half years for trio convicted of fraudulent €7.2 billion transaction Anglo

Anglo trial: Sentences of two to three-and-a-half years for trio convicted of fraudulent €7.2 billion transaction

Jul 29th 2016, 11:14 AM 42,342 Views 230 Comments

Denis Casey, William McAteer and John Bowe were found guilty of conspiracy to defraud last month.

Wednesday 20 July, 2016

Judge warns people against recording Jobstown trial on their smartphones Joan Burton

Judge warns people against recording Jobstown trial on their smartphones

Jul 20th 2016, 10:39 PM 24,168 Views No Comments

The judge says that this had been a problem at a previous hearing.

1 2
∞

About Us

Follow Us

Corrections

Policies

Content copyright © Journal Media Ltd. 2019 Registered in Dublin, registration number: 483623. Registered office: 3rd floor, Latin Hall, Golden Lane, Dublin 8.

TheJournal.ie supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1890 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie
 

Please note that TheJournal.ie uses cookies to improve your experience and to provide services and advertising. For more information on cookies please refer to our cookies policy.

News images provided by Press Association and Photocall Ireland unless otherwise stated. Irish sport images provided by Inpho Photography unless otherwise stated. Wire service provided by Associated Press.

Journal Media does not control and is not responsible for user created content, posts, comments, submissions or preferences. Users are reminded that they are fully responsible for their own created content and their own posts, comments and submissions and fully and effectively warrant and indemnify Journal Media in relation to such content and their ability to make such content, posts, comments and submissions available. Journal Media does not control and is not responsible for the content of external websites.

Switch to Mobile Site

Sites: TheJournal.ie | Noteworthy | The42 | Fora | Boards.ie | Adverts.ie | Daft.ie