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Man with 'locked in' syndrome following a stroke settles case at High Court

Man with 'locked in' syndrome following a stroke settles case at High Court

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

Mr O’Driscoll (39) from Camp, Co Kerry, sued Global Diagnostics (Ireland) Ltd, trading as Medica, with offices at Rockfield Medical Campus, Balally, Dublin.
Wife of consultant psychiatrist killed in Cork hit-and-run settles High Court case

Wife of consultant psychiatrist killed in Cork hit-and-run settles High Court case

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

Married father-of-three Dr Martin Lawlor (49) died from injuries sustained after the collision near Ballycurreen, Kinsale Road, near Cork Airport on December 15th 2018.
Former Roscommon footballer who sued over crash injuries settles case

Former Roscommon footballer who sued over crash injuries settles case

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

David Casey’s case against Laura Cox, of Tooreen, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo came before the High Court this week for the purposes of assessing damages to be paid out to Mr Casey.
Row over lighter led to Josip Strok murder

Row over lighter led to Josip Strok murder

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

Josip Strok and his friend David Druzinec had been drinking all day when they met a 17-year-old boy at a bus stop in Clondalkin and asked him for a lighter
Irish arm of Cadbury owner makes sweet profit of €4.2m

Irish arm of Cadbury owner makes sweet profit of €4.2m

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

New accounts filed by Mondelez Ireland Ltd show that the company’s operating profits surged as revenues rose by 12 per cent from €282.34 million to €317.13 million.
Spooky house transformation in Co Down dedicated to boy with rare cancer

Spooky house transformation in Co Down dedicated to boy with rare cancer

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

The Halloween house in Bangor is raising money for the Children’s Cancer Unit on behalf of Tommy Graham, six.
Recycling company fined €650,000 after man dies using forklift truck

Recycling company fined €650,000 after man dies using forklift truck

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that Shane Bellew Reilly (23) tragically died when the vehicle he was operating overturned and fell on top of him.
Further orders relating to care of vulnerable minor granted by High Court

Further orders relating to care of vulnerable minor granted by High Court

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

High Court president Mr Justice David Barniville granted the orders on Thursday to secure the child’s protection and to allow for therapeutic care and treatment
Former school teacher due to be sentenced over 132 sexual offence charges

Former school teacher due to be sentenced over 132 sexual offence charges

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

All of the incidents took place in Donegal, and there are 19 victims in the case
Man (28) jailed for sexual abuse of eight-year-old cousin

Man (28) jailed for sexual abuse of eight-year-old cousin

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

The 28-year-old pleaded guilty to five counts of oral rape at an address in Sligo during the summer of 2012, when he was 15
Thalidomide survivors hope meeting will ‘shift dial’ on resolution process

Thalidomide survivors hope meeting will ‘shift dial’ on resolution process

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

Last year, then-taoiseach Simon Harris announced an enhanced health package for survivors.
Truck driver who had €2.8m worth of cocaine hidden under Lego toys is jailed

Truck driver who had €2.8m worth of cocaine hidden under Lego toys is jailed

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

This scan revealed a metal compartment concealed in the floor of the flat-bed trailer designed to prevent detection. This contained 40 kilos of cocaine contained in wrapped blocks
Immersive serial killer exhibition opening in Dublin

Immersive serial killer exhibition opening in Dublin

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

Inescapable Darkness: A Serial Killer Exhibition is an immersive exhibition exploring the chilling truths behind 20 of the world’s most infamous serial killers and the investigations that brought them to justice
Dublin man faces trial for directing gang as five charged in organised crime probe

Dublin man faces trial for directing gang as five charged in organised crime probe

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

Barry Fowler, 40, of The Crescent, Millbrook Lawns, Tallaght, appeared before Judge Michele Finan at Dublin District Court on Thursday, along with four other individuals charged with connected offences.
Two men found guilty of murder of Josip Strok in Dublin last year

Two men found guilty of murder of Josip Strok in Dublin last year

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

At the Central Criminal Court on Thursday, Mark Lee (44) and Anthony Delappe (19) were found guilty by a majority verdict of 11–1 of the murder of Mr Strok (31)
CHI agrees not to take steps to dismiss spinal surgeries waiting list manager

CHI agrees not to take steps to dismiss spinal surgeries waiting list manager

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

Anita Little's job must also not be filled or advertised as being vacant pending further order, CHI have agreed in formal undertakings to the court
Millions of euro seized from criminals to fund community projects

Millions of euro seized from criminals to fund community projects

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

The Community Asset fund will allocate 42 community projects between €20,000 and €150,000 each
Woman (80s) died after she was pushed down stairs, inquest hears

Woman (80s) died after she was pushed down stairs, inquest hears

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

A man was subsequently charged in connection with her death
Four refused bail after appearing in Belfast court charged over tourist attack

Four refused bail after appearing in Belfast court charged over tourist attack

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

Two men were assaulted in the Royal Avenue area of the city on Tuesday evening in an incident police are treating as a racially motivated hate crime.
Dublin firefighter Terence Crosbie sentenced to at least seven years for rape in Boston

Dublin firefighter Terence Crosbie sentenced to at least seven years for rape in Boston

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

The 38-year-old was visiting the US with Irish colleagues to participate in St Patrick’s Day celebrations when the incident took place

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