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The man received a two and a half year sentence, with the last 18 months suspended…

Judge pleads with farmers to end 20-year-long right of way dispute 2021-10-14

A judge has pleaded with opposing farmers in a right of way court dispute not to bring “more hatred, bitterness or even tragedy on any of your families”.

By Gordon Deegan A west Clare farmer who caused €55,814 worth of damage to his 80-year-old mother’s house, today (Thursday April 22) walked free from court. This followed a jury taking just over 30 minutes to deliver a unanimous ‘ At Ennis Circuit Court, John Morrissey wept and then smiled before being embraced by his wife, Rachel in court after the verdict was read out. Not guilty verdict for Clare farmer Speaking outside court, John Morrissey of Clonreddan, Cooraclare said: “Right was...

Prison sentence for Limerick addict who threatened au pairs with knife Reporter: );  ); A CHRONIC drug addict who threatened two au pairs at knifepoint less than 24 hours after he was released from prison has been jailed for four years. Imposing sentence, Judge Tom O’Donnell expressed concern that James Kelly will become institutionalised if he does not receive support to help him cope with his addictions. The 31-year-old, who has an address  at Maple Court, Kennedy Park, Limerick had p...

Man to be sentenced following attack on young woman in Limerick estate Reporter:  ); A DRUG addict who attacked a young woman while she walking late at night will be sentenced next week after he pleaded guilty to robbery charges. The victim, whose aged in her early 20s, told Limerick Circuit Court, her self confidence has been severely affected as a result of what happened and that she was physically sick in the immediate aftermath. She said she was also "ashamed and embarrassed when asked by...