A FORMER State solicitor who was involved in the case against Ian Bailey has failed in a legal bid to privately prosecute a journalist who wrote a book about the 1996 murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier. Robert Sheehan, who worked with the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in 2001, sought to bring a case against journalist and author Senan Molony, alleging professional … [Read more...] about Lawyer’s bid to prosecute journalist over Sophie Toscan du Plantier case dismissed
Lawyer’s bid to prosecute journalist over Sophie Toscan du Plantier case dismissed
The British and Irish Lions hope to make history in Australia – again
THE British and Irish Lions are preparing for their upcoming test match in Australia this Saturday. “One hundred percent. Why wouldn’t you?” said Farrell when asked if his players should embrace the weight of expectation. “You’re building your own belief, your own confidence as a team. And it goes both ways. Australia will be exactly the same.” The Lions haven’t won a series … [Read more...] about The British and Irish Lions hope to make history in Australia – again
Man charged after drugs worth €715k seized
A MAN has been charged after drugs worth €715k were discovered in searches across Dublin. Gardaí on routine patrol in the Rathcoole/Citywest areas stopped a vehicle at around 3.45am yesterday morning (July 16). The driver of the vehicle, a man aged in his 20s, was searched along with the vehicle. “During the course of the search, Gardaí seized cannabis herb (subject to … [Read more...] about Man charged after drugs worth €715k seized
Teenager injured in Galway collision dies in hospital
A TEENAGER who was seriously injured in a collision in Galway over the weekend has died in hospital. The young woman, who is in her late teens, was driving one of two cars which collided in Ballygaddy Road, Tuam at around 6.05pm on July 13. She was taken to University Hospital Galway, where she has since died from her injuries, Gardaí confirmed in a statement today. A man in … [Read more...] about Teenager injured in Galway collision dies in hospital
Man who conned 10 people with investment scam sentenced
A MAN who conned 10 people in an investment scam has been sentenced. Ryan O’Kane, from Tamlaght Road in Omagh, pleaded guilty to 24 counts of fraud and was sentenced at Laganside Crown Court on July 16. The court heard that the offences occurred in 2018 when his victims, who were based in Northern Ireland and in the Republic, invested a lump sum of money, ranging from £1000 … [Read more...] about Man who conned 10 people with investment scam sentenced