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Wednesday 31 May 2023 Dublin: 15°C

# John Gilligan

This year
2023
# Court
John Gilligan's son Darren appears before High Court for Spanish extradition request
Gilligan, who is the son of convicted drug dealer John Gilligan, is sought in relation to an offence of breaching Public Order and Safety.
# Bertie Ahern
Taoiseach softens stance on Bertie Ahern after once comparing his tribunal evidence to John Gilligan
Varadkar had made the comments during a Dáil session in 2008.
All time
# ECHR
John Gilligan loses human rights court challenge
The Court found that the delays in legal proceedings had mainly been down to the Gilligans’ ‘wrong-headed legal tactics’.
# Spain
Four men detained for alleged drug trafficking in case connected to arrest of John Gilligan
Spanish police say the men are linked to the same gang.
# John Gilligan
John Gilligan released on bail two months after arrest in Spain
The gangland criminal was arrested by Spanish authorities in October.
# detenido
John Gilligan and son arrested in Spain
It is not yet known why the 68-year-old is being detained alongside two other men.
# Lucan
John Gilligan's final property to be sold by Criminal Assets Bureau
The sale will see Gilligan’s daughter Tracey take 20% of the net proceeds.
# coleraine magistrates court
Case against John Gilligan after he was stopped at Belfast Airport with €20k in cash dismissed
Gilligan left Coleraine Magistrates’ Court without comment after the ruling today.
# joanna kangley
Solicitor avoids jail time after giving mobile phone to incarcerated rapist
Joanne Kangley (41) appeared at Portlaoise Circuit Court pleading guilty to the offence.
# Courts
John Gilligan remanded back into custody over alleged money laundering offences
The gangland criminal was arrested last month as he tried to board a flight at Belfast International Airport.
# Veronica Guerin
Brother of Veronica Guerin: Gemma O'Doherty's comments on her murder were 'disgusting'
Speaking to TheJournal.ie, O’Doherty said she believed the State was involved in the killing.
# John Gilligan
John Gilligan charged with money laundering offences after Belfast airport arrest
He was boarding a flight to Spain when he was stopped.
# Limerick City Council
Plans to build new homes in Ireland's poorest area criticised as having 'no logic'
Limerick City Council have announced plans to build 12 homes in St Mary’s Park.
# housing assistance
Gilligan will have to provide proof of income if he wants taxpayers to fund new home
It’s reported the convicted drug trafficker presented himself at council offices claiming he is facing homelessness.
# jessbrook
The Criminal Assets Bureau says it's now ready to sell John Gilligan's former houses
A Supreme Court decision today paved the way for more sales.
# CAB
John Gilligan has lost his appeal to hold onto properties seized by CAB
He must now vacate the three properties, including Jessbrook – his beloved equestrian centre in Kildare.
# Crime
Three Limerick teens mugged as they walked to school
A man has been arrested by gardaí in Limerick.
# over to you
The 10 most read stories on TheJournal.ie this year
John Gilligan, child rescue alerts, and the local elections – these are the stories you read this year.
# over to you
The 10 most popular comments on TheJournal.ie in 2014
From Irish Water to John Gilligan, here are the comments which got the most thumbs up from other readers this year.
# jump start
John Gilligan's former estate back in business as elite showjumping centre
The site has been refurbished and is holding qualifiers for the Irish Masters this weekend.
# cruel summer
Missed injury time free sees Cavan progress at Westmeath's expense
John Heslin kept his side in touch all afternoon but could not find the target at the death.
# Criminal Assets
John Gilligan's prized Jessbrook estate sold by CAB
No price or purchaser has been revealed.
# Gangland
John Gilligan left Ireland last night after being discharged from hospital
The convicted criminal is reported to have taken a ferry from Dublin in the middle of the night.
# dougie moran
Witness appeal after major criminal linked to John Gilligan gunned down [pics]
Stephen ‘Dougie’ Moran was shot dead outside his house at a Lucan housing estate last night. A burnt out car was found nearby.
# John Gilligan
Armed gardaí dispatched to protect Gilligan in hospital
The 61-year-old gangster is expected to recover, after being shot four times in Clondalkin on Saturday night.
# Gunned Down
John Gilligan ‘could be permanently damaged’ after shooting
The crime boss was shot four times at a christening party last night.
# Crime
Photos from the scene of John Gilligan shooting
Gangster John Gilligan is in a stable condition after being shot last night.
# News Fix
Here’s What Happened Today: Saturday
Everyone’s talking about John Gilligan shooting, the Fine Gael Ard Fheis and Russian forces in the Ukraine.
# Say what?
Bold boys and great lights: The week in quotes
“In terms of my personal view, I would have no issue living next to a pylon.”
# News Fix
Here’s What Happened Today: Friday
The death of Nelson Mandela has dominated headlines worldwide today…
# halfway house
John Gilligan dismisses attempted hit as ‘Halloween prank’
A man in motorcycle gear entered the Halfway House pub on the Navan Road brandishing a pistol and shouting “where’s Gilligan”.
# John Gilligan
Gilligan: "I had nothing to do with Veronica Guerin's murder"
The convicted drug trafficker, who led the gang that killed the Sunday Independent journalist, was freed from prison earlier today.
# John Gilligan
VIDEO: John Gilligan speeds away from Portlaoise Prison
The 61-year-old was released this morning after serving 12 years in the midlands prison.
# Gilligan
Pictures: John Gilligan walks free from Portlaoise Prison
The veteran criminal, who led the gang that murdered Veronica Guerin, made a phone call as he was driven from the facility in a waiting car.
# John Gilligan
Jimmy Guerin: I think there are a number of new John Gilligans
The drug boss is due to be released from Portlaoise Prison later this morning, after serving 12 years for drug trafficking offences.
# News Fix
Here’s What Happened Today: Monday
Everyone’s talking about John Gilligan in court, Madeleine McCann suspect, and free GP care for under-fives.