A long-serving and widely respected member of staff at the Donegal Courts Service has closed the door on more than three decades of dedicated service. Liam Devenney, a native of Newtowncunningham, officially finished his duties at Buncrana on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, marking his final day at the courthouse ahead of his retirement from the … Read more
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When Home Isn’t Safe: Examining Domestic Violence Cases Recent court proceedings in Dublin highlight the complex realities of domestic violence, revealing harrowing situations that span various forms of abuse. While headlines often focus on physical violence, these cases underscore the insidious nature of abuse, encompassing emotional manipulation, threats, and coercive control. One woman, seeking refuge … Read more
A woman who alleged her husband is seen as “a pillar of the community” but can be “a tyrant” in their home has obtained a protection order. She and her children “walk on eggshells” at home, her husband gets very abusive to her and them, sometimes her sons answer him back “and he goes mad”, … Read more
A mother who fled home with her children on Christmas Day after her “extremely drunk” husband became angry over a Christmas jumper has obtained a protection order against him. Her adult daughter, who also got a protection order, said her father “sees no problem with his drinking” but he “constantly explodes” and previously assaulted her … Read more