THERE WAS “a little bit of good news in court six – for a change” when Judge Patricia Harney announced that a well-known criminal defence solicitor in Limerick has been nominated by the Cabinet to be a judge. Darach McCarthy received word of the Cabinet’s decision over a phone call this Wednesday, April 1. Judge … Read more
A BARRISTER said that his client – who was in court for swearing at a garda – has a “constitutional right to express himself however he may choose”. Kieran Barry, 52, with an address at Galvone Road, Limerick, was charged with a Section 6 Public Order offence for calling Garda Moloney a “f**cking dope” during … Read more
A CARER has been convicted of drink driving in Limerick. Umaro Tarawalie, 35, of Chestnut Garden, Newcastle West, was flagged down by a garda on patrol who was “concerned by his manner of driving” on the Rossbrien Road, Dooradoyle, at 1.46am, on September 15, 2024. Prosecuting Sergeant Denis Waters said that the man was administered … Read more
AN ELDERLY man has been convicted in Limerick District Court of colliding with a garda car in a hit and run incident outside the city. Pat Mollaghan, 84, of St Mel’s Road, Townparks, county Longford, was travelling to a medical appointment on April 10, 2025. On the Castletroy Roundabout, Mr Mollaghan hit the side of … Read more
A MAN who assaulted a taxi driver over a fare dispute has appeared in Limerick District Court. Kenneth Greany, 45, with an address at Aspen Gardens, St Patrick’s Road, Limerick, assaulted the driver while in the taxi at his own address on May 31, 2025. Giving evidence, Sergeant Denis Waters said that Mr Greany held … Read more
A MAN has received a 10 year driving ban at Limerick District Court for driving without insurance and a licence. Shane Kelly, 37, with a home address at Distillery View, Quarry Road, Thomondgate, drove a BMW X3 at various locations in Limerick city on April 18, 2025. Prosecuting Sergeant Denis Waters told the city court … Read more
“WHAT in God’s name was going on?”, Judge Patricia Harney asked a man brought before Limerick District City Court, following the issuing of a bench warrant. Keith McCarthy, 37, with a home address at Mount Richmond Close, Rhebogue, was charged with a public order offence at William Street, Limerick city, on December 14, 2025. Prosecuting … Read more
A COMPANY has been fined for selling alcohol at a pub in Limerick city centre despite not having a valid licence to to so at the time. The Wickham Pub Company Ltd was prosecuted before Limerick District Court arising from a Revenue detection last summer. Solicitor Aileen Mee, prosecuting, told Judge Peter White the case … Read more
AN ASYLUM seeker has received a 10-year disqualification from driving after he was found to be driving without insurance in Limerick. The 36-year-old man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, received the ban when he appeared before Limerick District Court. He pleaded guilty to driving without insurance under Section 56 of the Road Traffic … Read more
A FARMER was arrested in Limerick city centre after he had “way too much to drink” at his wife’s birthday party, a court has heard. Paul Moroney, aged 32, with an address at Doolin Road, Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, pleaded guilty to resisting gardaí and two other charges under the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act, 1994. … Read more