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‘Dangerous sex predator’ argues jury shouldn’t have heard kidnap victim’s 40-min 999 call

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Man described as ‘dangerous sexual predator’ by Limerick victim appeals conviction

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‘Dangerous predator’ Denis O’Donovan, who kidnapped a woman from her own home and sexually assaulted her, has argued that a 40-minute 999 call made by the victim following the ordeal should not have been played to the jury in his trial. His lawyers told the Court of Appeal today that playing a call of such … Read more

Transfer of Enoch Burke to Castlerea Prison has ‘no basis in law’, brother claims – The Irish Times

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Jailed teacher Enoch Burke has been transferred to Castlerea Prison in Co Roscommon in a move that has “no basis in law”, his brother has told the High Court. Isaac Burke said the transfer occurred “without warning or notice” on Sunday morning despite the court’s order stating Enoch Burke “shall be detained in Mountjoy Prison” … Read more

Enoch Burke seeks permission to bring late appeal against order banning him from school – The Irish Times

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Jailed schoolteacher Enoch Burke is seeking permission from the Court of Appeal to challenge a High Court judgment handed down almost three years ago banning him from Wilson’s Hospital School. In May 2023, Judge Alexander Owens ruled that the Co Westmeath school validly had suspended Burke from his teaching position, and subsequently ordered that Burke … Read more

One woman’s costly journey through the courts – The Irish Times

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Litigation between warring spouses can turn family law into “lawfare”, as one judge put it, when one party seems intent on pursuing the other at all costs. In this scenario, the law and the courts appear to have no effective response. One example before the courts – a man’s protracted litigation against his ex-partner, now … Read more

Man who murdered ex-girlfriend in grounds of Clare church loses bid to get out of prison

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A man who murdered his ex-girlfriend in the grounds of a Co Clare church has lost his bid to get out of prison. A High Court judge said the claim by Raymond Donovan should never have been taken. Mr Justice Garrett Simons found there was “simply no basis” for Donovan claiming that the Court of … Read more

Man’s appeal bid over double murder conviction delayed after judge forgets he heard original trial – The Irish Times

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A man seeking to overturn a double murder conviction must have his appeal reheard after an appeal court judge forgot he oversaw the original trial. The appeal bid by Jason O’Driscoll over the murders of Anthony Burnett and Joseph Redmond in 2012 was heard for two hours in the Court of Appeal before it was … Read more

Eviction Order Upheld: Appeal Fails

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Councillors clash over Sandymount cycle lane after court clears way for changes – The Irish Times

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Councillors representing the southeast of Dublin city have clashed over the future of the Strand Road cycleway in Sandymount, following last Friday’s court ruling which enabled its development. The Court of Appeal last Friday overturned a High Court judgment that had blocked the implementation of the six-month trial of the path on the coastal road. … Read more