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This week
26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Man accused of wielding a knife in a supermarket appears before Dublin District Court
The man accused of wielding a knife and threatening a security guard claims it happened over a request to ‘frisk’ a person.
Prosecutors granted two months to prepare for trial of man accused of flying drone at Dublin Airport
It is alleged that Eric Brills (50) unlawfully interfered with the operation of air navigation facilities at Dublin Airport by operating a drone in the 300-metre critical area.
Teenager pleads guilty to his role in violent mugging of English tourist in Dublin's Temple Bar
The court heard the defendant was the person who delivered the second blow and rummaged in the man’s pockets when he was ‘forced to the ground’.
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Last week
19th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Man accused of renting properties for prostitution for 'major criminal organisation' refused bail
It is alleged the man had a “vital role in organising prostitution in Ireland” for several years and “coerced young vulnerable women into the industry.
Last month
November 2023
Ex-accountant jailed for ‘disgusting’ sex attack on girl celebrating exam results
The man pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting the teenage in Athlone in August 2021.
This year
2023
Second teenager given 11-month sentence over ramming of Garda car in Ballyfermot last year
A third youth accused of twice ramming the officers’ vehicle is awaiting trial in the Circuit Court.
Teen given six-month sentence over ramming of garda car in Ballyfermot last year
District Court president Judge Paul Kelly also placed the teen on supervised probation for 12 months.
Dublin man pleads not guilty to public order charges connected to Dáil protests last month
Judge Paula Murphy ordered his hearing to proceed on 15 November.
Garda pleads not guilty to stealing €70 worth of cannabis from colleague's locker
The garda faces four charges relating to the damage to the locker and the possession of the cannabis.
Man charged with incitement to hatred with online posts about refugees to face trial
Graham Carey appeared before Judge John O’Leary today at Blanchardstown District Court.
Woman charged after garda 'temporarily blind' after being sprayed with chemical substance
Frances Harrison was remanded in continuing custody to appear again on 25 October.
Woman accused of using chemical spray to 'temporarily blind' garda in Dublin attack
The woman is also accused of being a passenger in a stolen rental GoCar car on the same date.
‘Driven to despair’: Random airport stabbing was ‘cry for help,’ court told
The Irish citizen originally from Angola appeared at Dublin District Court today when Judge John Campbell refused bail and held him in custody.
Man pleads not guilty in Dublin Airport drone case
He is accused of unlawfully and intentionally interfering with the operation of an air navigation facility.
Garda seek DPP decision over ‘random’ attack on man left with bleed on brain
Scott Cahill, 18, is charged with assault causing harm to a 48-year-old man.
Judge orders Department of Justice official to attend court in child abuse image case
Judge Alan Mitchell directed that the accused come to court on 5 October.
Thirteen people charged after arrests at Leinster House protests
Two men who were arrested appeared before court on public order charges and were granted bail.
Motorist fails in attempt to avoid M50 toll charges by citing 'Magna Carta Hiberniae of 1216'
Twenty six different motorists were fined a total of €379,000 after ignoring hundreds of toll payments.
JD Wetherspoon’s Keavan’s Port Hotel licence challenged by neighbours
The UK pub giant was granted planning permission in December 2020, and the hotel opened for business in 2021.
Vodafone, Chill Insurance, Hidden Hearing and MS charity guilty of unwanted marketing messages
Each defendant was told to pay €1031 in costs, with Vodafone receiving a conviction and a further fine of €500.
Garda Sergeant and second man to stand trial accused of sharing PULSE system information
The screenshots included pictures and personal information contained on the Garda information system.
Attack on lesbian couple in Dublin city called "shocking" by judge
A garda told the court that the incident had been recorded as a hate crime.
Kerry military enthusiast has trial date set over machine gun component in luggage
Registered firearms trader Patrick O’Mahony Jr faces a single charge for possessing a bolt from a Browning machine gun.
Teen denied bail after being charged over attacks on three English tourists in Temple Bar
Scott Cahill (18) is accused of assault causing harm to two men and robbery of a third at Fownes Street on 11 August.
Woman arrested at airport over cannabis seizure thought she was transporting handbags, court hears
Garda Tom McLoughlin alleged the accused had two suitcases and there was a “deliberate attempt to conceal 37kg of cannabis”.
Mother accused of threats and intimidating ‘key witness' in manslaughter trial denied bail
The woman was charged her with making threats to kill or seriously harm a woman and threatening her with intent to obstruct justice.
Courier remanded in custody over seizure of almost €141,000
The accused must post €125,000 bail to be released pending trial.
Jason O’Connor charged with attempted murder of Charlie Cooper in 2016 shooting
Charlie Cooper, then 38, suffered multiple gunshot wounds but survived following emergency surgery in James Connolly Hospital.
Second teenager charged over Temple Bar assault and robbery released on strict bail conditions
Garda Ruth Finnegan objected to bail due to the seriousness of the case and possible witness interference.
Mother wanted son ‘incarcerated’ over car theft in Leitrim that led to collision in Dublin
Karla Ray BL, for the boy, pleaded for bail and asked the judge to note the Children Act required detention to be a last resort.
Man accused of hi-jacking Porsche and driving through Dublin city centre denied bail
A man took control of a car on Northbrook Avenue in Ranelagh and drove it from the area yesterday evening.
Man accused of slashing teen during 'vicious and horrific' attack on bus in Dublin
The accused was arrested at Talbot Street in Dublin city centre.
Courier in € 1.5 million drug seizure used DHL as 'front' to distribute drugs
Luke Kelly (53) was charged with possessing drugs for sale or supply at two locations in Dublin
Dublin man charged with unlawfully acting as investment firm and possessing crime proceeds
It’s alleged that he acted as an investment business firm without authorisation as required by the Investment Intermediaries Act.
Man charged with killing pensioner who died three weeks after suffering serious injuries
Charles McCaughley, 69, was rushed to Beaumont Hospital with severe head injuries and remained in a coma before dying on 26 June, 2021.
Retired school principal accused of abusing eight pupils at Synge Street school
The offences allegedly involved eight boys, all pupils at Sancta Maria Christian Brothers primary school on Synge Street.
Three teenage boys charged over Stephen Termini assault
Two other male juveniles were arrested and detained at north Dublin garda stations today in connection with the attack.
Man accused of robbing men he met on Grindr is granted bail
Michael Quinn, 24, is accused of two counts of robbery and one attempted robbery in Dundalk.
Over 30% of defendants facing TV licence prosecutions fail to turn up to court
Dublin District Court’s had 136 defendants who failed to pay the fine.
Man charged with murder over fatal stabbing of teenager in north Dublin earlier this year
Brandon Gavin was initially charged for causing serious harm to Marius Mamaliga at Forest Court, Swords on the evening of 23 February.