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Man goes on trial for murder of Bobby Messett at Bray Boxing Club in 2018
Former Franciscan friar jailed for indecent assault and rape of child in 1980s
Convicted rapist throws Bible at judge before being sentenced to 16 years for harassment
Man who beat younger brothers 'nearly every day' jailed for nine years
Pensioner acquitted of possession of cannabis for sale or supply after plants grow too big
Former Christian Brother jailed for sexual abuse of four boys in the 1970s
Accused excluded from court after claiming he had been offered jury details
Convicted rapist accused of making death threats to prosecutors was planning to have his solicitor abducted
Convicted rapist on trial for allegedly making death threats to barristers