Yousef Palani handed two life sentences for double murder
Some people may find the contents of this story distressing. Yousef Palani has been given two life sentences for the double murder of Aidan Moffit and Michael Snee in Sligo last year. He was also handed 20 years for causing serious harm to Anthony Burke. Palani, who was not seen…
Hearing of Richard Burke hears the accused described as ‘evil’
A man, who has been found guilty of the manslaughter of his partner in Donegal four years ago, has been described as “evil” by the victim’s family. The sentencing hearing of 31-year-old Richard Burke began today at the Central Criminal Court. 28 year old Jasmine McMonagle was beaten…
Young woman allegedly raped in a Donegal town claims attacker laughed afterwards
A young woman who claims she was raped after a night out in Donegal has told her alleged attacker’s trial that he was laughing afterwards. It’s alleged to have happened after they were out celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in 2016. The complainant took the stand after lunch and began her…
Retrial date set in Sligo murder case
A 30-year old Sligoman is to be tried again for the murder of a musician from the town in August 2015. The second trial at the Central Criminal Court is expected to take place late next year in the case of Keith Brady, Cartron Estate, Sligo, who’s accused of murdering…
Trial of man accused of the murder of Natalie McGuinness gets underway today
The trial of a 34-year-old man who has pleaded not guilty to murdering Easkey-native Natalie McGuinness in October 2015 is to get underway today. Oisin Conroy with an address at St Joseph’s Terrace, Boyle, Co. Roscommon is charged with murdering 23 year old Natalie McGuinness at The Mews, Mail Coach…