https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comWed, 25 Feb 2026 01:07:18 +0000Examiner GroupIreland's premier breaking news website providing up to the minute news and sports reports. With e-mail news releases following breaking stories throughout the day.https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41799482.htmlFormer jockey who had €400-a-day cocaine habit jailed over €553,000 drugs seizures2026-02-24T16:50:00+00:002026-02-24T16:50:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/James O’Neill was trying to pay off a €100,000 drugs debt by transporting drugs in the hope of reducing it by €1,000 each time James O’Neill was trying to pay off a €100,000 drugs debt by transporting drugs in the hope of reducing it by €1,000 each time Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41799368.htmlCavan hospital apologises for shortcomings in care of baby who died 13 days before first birthday2026-02-24T14:00:00+00:002026-02-24T14:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Baby Luke Lyons Kelly had heart surgery months before being admitted to Cavan General Hospital, but Crumlin’s Children’s Hospital was not contacted by Cavan until it was too lateBaby Luke Lyons Kelly had heart surgery months before being admitted to Cavan General Hospital, but Crumlin’s Children’s Hospital was not contacted by Cavan until it was too lateExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41799287.htmlSurvivors didn't remember consenting to use of counselling notes in court, says survey2026-02-24T13:13:00+00:002026-02-24T13:13:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The online survey by Beyond Surviving, a group founded by rape survivor Ciara Mangan, aims to give survivors the opportunity to air their views on the use of counselling notes in courtThe online survey by Beyond Surviving, a group founded by rape survivor Ciara Mangan, aims to give survivors the opportunity to air their views on the use of counselling notes in courtExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41799170.htmlJail for Tipperary dentist who 'brought utter ruination on himself' by defrauding HSE2026-02-24T10:08:00+00:002026-02-24T10:08:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Jerome Kiely pleaded guilty last November to one sample count of dishonestly inducing the HSE to provide a payment of €326 for denturesJerome Kiely pleaded guilty last November to one sample count of dishonestly inducing the HSE to provide a payment of €326 for denturesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41799074.htmlMan accused of murdering pregnant girlfriend ‘put on act' to cover tracks2026-02-23T22:25:00+00:002026-02-23T22:25:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Man allegedly made tearful 999 call to police and faked six-house gaming live-stream, court toldMan allegedly made tearful 999 call to police and faked six-house gaming live-stream, court toldExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41798933.htmlCork man who put tracking device on ex-girlfriend's car jailed for harassment2026-02-23T20:44:00+00:002026-02-23T20:44:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The woman said in her victim impact statement: 'I was thinking that things like this only happen in movies.'The woman said in her victim impact statement: 'I was thinking that things like this only happen in movies.'Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41798936.htmlCork man viciously assaulted partner, repeatedly kicking her and whacking her head off a door panel 2026-02-23T18:09:00+00:002026-02-23T18:09:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Court heard woman was unable to walk to ambulance such were the injuries to her legs but defendant denied causing them, say they were a result of varicose veinsCourt heard woman was unable to walk to ambulance such were the injuries to her legs but defendant denied causing them, say they were a result of varicose veinsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41798948.html'Tough young fella' admits to dealing drugs in Cork town2026-02-23T17:57:00+00:002026-02-23T17:57:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Judge Sinéad Behan said: 'He flushed cannabis down the loo — that is pretty hardcore. And the evidence is that he was a person of significance in dealing in Kinsale.'Judge Sinéad Behan said: 'He flushed cannabis down the loo — that is pretty hardcore. And the evidence is that he was a person of significance in dealing in Kinsale.'Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41798927.htmlCork man who self-medicated with cannabis to ease pain of jaw injury grew €60,000 worth of the drug2026-02-23T17:46:00+00:002026-02-23T17:46:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Court heard accused had a diagnosis of autism and bi-polar disorder and had difficulties with psychosis and his focus on growing the drug meant the operation got out of controlCourt heard accused had a diagnosis of autism and bi-polar disorder and had difficulties with psychosis and his focus on growing the drug meant the operation got out of controlExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41798768.htmlNikita Hand set for damages after ex-neighbours in Conor McGregor appeal don't respond to lawsuit2026-02-23T17:04:00+00:002026-02-23T17:04:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The High Court heard Ms Hand’s case arose from the 'conduct' of Conor McGregor’s appealThe High Court heard Ms Hand’s case arose from the 'conduct' of Conor McGregor’s appealExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41798810.htmlPair refused bail after being charged over 'ferocious' attack in Temple Bar2026-02-23T14:50:00+00:002026-02-23T14:50:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Accused believed man was a drug dealer who had sold heroin to a girl, and he used his MMA skills because he thought dealers were killing people every dayAccused believed man was a drug dealer who had sold heroin to a girl, and he used his MMA skills because he thought dealers were killing people every dayExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41798627.htmlIrish drug dealers tracked across three countries by Europol before arrest2026-02-23T14:38:00+00:002026-02-23T14:38:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The operation was part on exercise organised by the EU police agency combining surveillance and intervention in targeting drug traffickers and hybrid threat suspects.The operation was part on exercise organised by the EU police agency combining surveillance and intervention in targeting drug traffickers and hybrid threat suspects.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41798795.htmlHigh Court to hold contempt of court hearing against Enoch Burke's mother and sister2026-02-23T14:21:00+00:002026-02-23T14:21:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Enoch Burke’s mother Martina stood up in court and said she 'will always speak out when injustice is done'Enoch Burke’s mother Martina stood up in court and said she 'will always speak out when injustice is done'Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41798744.htmlRyanair claims airline staff not responsible for grandchild's scalding with spilt drink, grandmother is2026-02-23T13:47:00+00:002026-02-23T13:47:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The county registrar heard that the boy had suffered second-degree burns and had specifically alleged it had been his granny’s hot drink that had spilled over himThe county registrar heard that the boy had suffered second-degree burns and had specifically alleged it had been his granny’s hot drink that had spilled over himExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41798651.htmlArrest made after reports of man with a gun in Toomebridge2026-02-23T11:48:00+00:002026-02-23T11:48:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Police said the incident happened in the Red Row area on Sunday eveningPolice said the incident happened in the Red Row area on Sunday eveningExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41798435.htmlScams on the rise as fraud offences jump in 20252026-02-23T00:02:00+00:002026-02-23T00:02:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/An Garda Síochána statistics show a 22%-23% fall in thefts last year — but a marked increase of 137% of fraud offencesAn Garda Síochána statistics show a 22%-23% fall in thefts last year — but a marked increase of 137% of fraud offencesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41798111.htmlGardaí seize scramblers, e-scooters and drugs in Dublin2026-02-22T12:08:00+00:002026-02-22T12:08:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A man, 20s, is due to appear before the courtsA man, 20s, is due to appear before the courtsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41797715.htmlTwo under arrest as Gardaí release picture of assault victim's tattoo 2026-02-20T23:27:00+00:002026-02-20T23:27:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The man suffered extensive facial and head injuries in the assault, as well as a broken armThe man suffered extensive facial and head injuries in the assault, as well as a broken armExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41797640.htmlPartial car details released in Dublin hit-and-run appeal2026-02-20T20:37:00+00:002026-02-20T20:37:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/In Tuesday’s incident, a car struck a teenage boy at around 7.10pm on Ratoath Road in FinglasIn Tuesday’s incident, a car struck a teenage boy at around 7.10pm on Ratoath Road in FinglasExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41797544.htmlTikTok can redact information from confidential documents in appeal against €530m fine2026-02-20T17:57:00+00:002026-02-20T17:57:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Redactions were for commercially, technically, and financially sensitive information contained in papers and that some 6,000 pages of documentation were involved in the case, court hearsRedactions were for commercially, technically, and financially sensitive information contained in papers and that some 6,000 pages of documentation were involved in the case, court hearsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41797511.htmlProvisional liquidator appointed to linked companies which own hotels in Cork2026-02-20T17:34:00+00:002026-02-20T17:34:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Court heard the operators of the Blue Haven Hotel and Hamlets of Kinsale Bar in Kinsale and the Schull Harbour Hotel in Schull had significant debts, including some €1.5m owed to RevenueCourt heard the operators of the Blue Haven Hotel and Hamlets of Kinsale Bar in Kinsale and the Schull Harbour Hotel in Schull had significant debts, including some €1.5m owed to RevenueExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41797490.htmlCork man who wielded blood-filled syringe at student and demanded money avoids jail2026-02-20T17:19:00+00:002026-02-20T17:19:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Court heard the young Indian woman suffered severe anxiety after the incident, compounded by the fact she is alone in Cork without her familyCourt heard the young Indian woman suffered severe anxiety after the incident, compounded by the fact she is alone in Cork without her familyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41797505.html'You won’t be able to recognise your face': Cork man threatened to throw acid over ex-partner2026-02-20T17:18:00+00:002026-02-20T17:18:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The woman spoke up for the accused saying she was keen for him to continue to have access to their children even though they are no longer in a relationshipThe woman spoke up for the accused saying she was keen for him to continue to have access to their children even though they are no longer in a relationshipExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41797487.htmlMan jailed after cannabis and €64k in cash wrapped in clingfilm found in his bedroom in Cork2026-02-20T17:03:00+00:002026-02-20T17:03:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/He was sentenced for having cannabis for sale or supply and money-launderingHe was sentenced for having cannabis for sale or supply and money-launderingExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41797397.htmlFlatley's legal battle against former solicitor to be heard by High Court in March2026-02-20T15:40:00+00:002026-02-20T15:40:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Counsel for former solicitor anxious 'to keep the temperature calm' but said the case will be vigorously contested.Counsel for former solicitor anxious 'to keep the temperature calm' but said the case will be vigorously contested.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41797367.htmlElderly Limerick man found guilty of indecent assault of teenage girl but acquitted on rape charge2026-02-20T15:27:00+00:002026-02-20T15:27:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Trial had heard victim had made a formal complaint to gardaí in 2021, alleging she was raped and sexually assaulted by the man in the 1970s, from when she was aged 13 to 16 years Trial had heard victim had made a formal complaint to gardaí in 2021, alleging she was raped and sexually assaulted by the man in the 1970s, from when she was aged 13 to 16 years Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41797388.htmlHigh Court strikes out Enoch Burke challenge to disciplinary appeal panel2026-02-20T15:25:00+00:002026-02-20T15:25:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Two panel members resign as judge rules Burke’s legal challenge pointless and orders fresh appeal processTwo panel members resign as judge rules Burke’s legal challenge pointless and orders fresh appeal processExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41797355.htmlMan's schizophrenia treatment offer arrived two days after he killed his grandmother, Cork court told2026-02-20T15:04:00+00:002026-02-20T15:04:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Sentencing was adjourned until March 4 so the judge can see details of a psychiatric care plan for the accused for whenever he is released from prisonSentencing was adjourned until March 4 so the judge can see details of a psychiatric care plan for the accused for whenever he is released from prisonExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41797187.htmlEnoch Burke and members of his family removed from court after disruptions2026-02-20T11:52:00+00:002026-02-20T11:52:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Objecting to the board of Wilson’s Hospital School being joined as notice parties to his action, Burke said: 'They’re a foreign presence in the court this morning.'Objecting to the board of Wilson’s Hospital School being joined as notice parties to his action, Burke said: 'They’re a foreign presence in the court this morning.'Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41797190.htmlMan gets 20 years for sexual abuse of his five children in a 'grotesque breach of parental trust'2026-02-20T11:40:00+00:002026-02-20T11:40:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The children were also locked in a room for days at a time without food and forced to drink urineThe children were also locked in a room for days at a time without food and forced to drink urineExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41796893.htmlTattoo gives away armed man who robbed same shop in Cork twice2026-02-19T18:55:00+00:002026-02-19T18:55:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The first robbery at Spar was committed in 2016 while the second was carried out last yearThe first robbery at Spar was committed in 2016 while the second was carried out last yearExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41796992.htmlCork man found drunk on e-scooter led to discovery of drug deals and more drugs and cash at his home2026-02-19T18:03:00+00:002026-02-19T18:03:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Gardaí found vacuum packs of cannabis worth €554 and cocaine worth €1,247 wrapped in tinfoil, court heardGardaí found vacuum packs of cannabis worth €554 and cocaine worth €1,247 wrapped in tinfoil, court heardExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41796905.htmlCentral Mental Hospital admits Cork man who has spent eight months in prison2026-02-19T17:47:00+00:002026-02-19T17:47:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Both the prosecution and defence were of the view that an order should be made again to have the inmate sent to the CMH for treatment because his psychiatric condition is deteriorating in prisonBoth the prosecution and defence were of the view that an order should be made again to have the inmate sent to the CMH for treatment because his psychiatric condition is deteriorating in prisonExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41796899.htmlCork man found with stash of cannabis and cocaine in his shed is jailed2026-02-19T17:46:00+00:002026-02-19T17:46:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Court told there were numerous messages on accused's phone indicating drugs transactionsCourt told there were numerous messages on accused's phone indicating drugs transactionsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41796872.html'An atrocious incident': Philip Dwyer avoids jail over altercation with political rival2026-02-19T17:32:00+00:002026-02-19T17:32:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Philip Dwyer claimed he was acting in self-defence when he pushed father of People Before Profit candidate to the groundPhilip Dwyer claimed he was acting in self-defence when he pushed father of People Before Profit candidate to the groundExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/