The Irish Times

The Irish Times view on the Kevin Lunney case: the investigation must continue

The sentences should reinforce the call to action: that if people have information that might help the investigation they have a duty to share it

Wed Dec 22 2021 - 22:09

Man to be sentenced for sexually abusing younger adopted sister

Rapist told victim it was not wrong because they were not biological siblings

Mon Nov 29 2021 - 16:14

IHRB defends decision to back-date Turbine steroid ban to January

BHA guideline is for stand-down period starting from date of positive sample

Fri Aug 30 2019 - 19:45

Denis Hogan-trained horse banned until March after positive anabolic steroid test

Vet accepts responsibility for Turbine being administered drug by mistake

Tue Aug 27 2019 - 22:05

French warrant for Ian Bailey likely to be processed quickly - lawyer

Toscan du Plantier family lawyer expects ruling to be appealed to Supreme Court

Sun Jun 02 2019 - 18:59

Jockeys’ association: rise in positive cocaine tests reflective of society

Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board confirms it is to take tougher stance

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 16:57

Murder accused entitled to defend himself, court hears

Final statements heard in trial of Keith Connorton (40), accused of killing love rival

Thu Dec 20 2018 - 17:54

Jockey Chris Timmons handed four-year ban over positive cocaine test

Meath jockey regrets his action and can appeal the ban after 12 months

Mon Nov 05 2018 - 18:13

Murder accused claims he was acting in self-defence

Donal Colgan (66) admits manslaughter of man outside Dublin chip shop

Thu Nov 02 2017 - 15:25

Turf Club rules out moves towards replacing voluntary stewards

Appeals body says starters should not have final say as to the fairness of a start

Fri Jul 28 2017 - 18:20

Progress indicated in reorganisation of Luke Comer stables

High-profile businessman could be free to resume training again in August

Tue Jul 11 2017 - 16:45

Ian Bailey extradition hearing to go ahead on Wednesday

French authorities want to conduct trial over death of Sophie Toscan du Plantier

Fri May 26 2017 - 11:14

Trainer Luke Comer fined €10,000 by Turf club

Businessman also picks up suspended six-month suspension of his training licence

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:38

Luke Comer fined for refusing stable inspection

Comer had refused permission for Turf Club officials to inspect his stables last month

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:38

Ian Bailey arrested on charge of killing Toscan du Plantier

French authorities issue European Arrest Warrant to try Bailey, who is now on bail

Thu Mar 30 2017 - 13:09

Defence given permission to question girl (14) about sexual history

Rapist given 10 years after trial in which girl’s cross-examination lasted 2½ days

Mon Mar 27 2017 - 05:58

Barry Geraghty admits relief after winning appeal of 30-day ban

‘It has been a tough few weeks, with the whole thing hanging over me’

Tue Apr 19 2016 - 16:31

Government nominates new High Court judge

Isobel Kennedy SC appointed following Court of Appeal reshuffle

Tue Jan 20 2015 - 18:10

Longford man admits to social welfare fraud of more than €50,000

Patrick Stokes (37) signed guilty pleas to 246 fraud charges in the local District Court

Tue Oct 28 2014 - 18:19

Judicial shake-up as Court of Appeal to be established

New court aims to clear backlog and allow Supreme Court focus on cases of major importance

Tue Oct 28 2014 - 07:19

Planning tribunal judge promoted in new round of appointments

Alan Mahon elevated to Court of Appeal as seven judges named to fill key vacancies

Wed Oct 22 2014 - 01:00

Planning tribunal judge promoted in new round of judicial appointments

Alan Mahon among seven judges named to fill key vacancies

Tue Oct 21 2014 - 18:55

Woman gets 14 years for sexually exploiting daughter

Mother told neighbour he could do what he wanted with child for as long as he liked

Tue Jun 24 2014 - 01:00

Mother sentenced to 14 years for sexual abuse of her daughter

Judge says the offences of neglect and abuse are on the highest scale

Mon Jun 23 2014 - 13:17

Turf Club say Betfair’s input was huge in Yachvili case

Three more individuals disqualified from racing in connection with the corruption case, including horse’s owner Robert Martin

Fri May 23 2014 - 01:00

Man avoids jail for ‘vile’ internet messages about ex-girlfriend

Childcare worker says ex-boyfriend ruined her life by posting sexual messages

Thu Mar 20 2014 - 01:00

Judge calls for change in drugs legislation

Judge Hunt expresses concern at “warehousing” of people at a lower level in drugs cases

Wed Mar 19 2014 - 01:00

Woman awarded €10m for catastrophic crash injuries

Lydia Branley was in a coma for nine months after crash for which driver was jailed

Wed Feb 12 2014 - 17:28

GAA coach jailed for sex abuse of boy

Roscommon man denies three counts of indecently assaulting 10-year-old in 1983

Wed Dec 11 2013 - 22:42

Former hurling coach Séamus Kilroy faces jail term for abusing boy

Victim Neil Connaughton waives anonymity to tell of impact of indecent assaults

Fri Dec 06 2013 - 01:00

Jury fails to reach verdict in drunk driving case

Scientist told Roscommon court that tests on urine sample suggested it was microwaved

Thu Dec 05 2013 - 19:34

Man jailed over petrol attack which left child with horrific injuries

Accused’s conscience got the better of him when charged and he pleaded guilty

Fri Jun 07 2013 - 13:12

Man jailed for nine years for grooming 14-year-old for sex

Father of four (42) also convicted for child pornography offences

Thu Mar 21 2013 - 19:07