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Ex-Celtic star Paddy McCourt protests innocence in court appearance on sex charge

Former Celtic and Northern Ireland footballer Paddy McCourt insisted he is “definitely not guilty” when he appeared in court accused of sexual assault. The 38-year-old, from Wheatfield Court in Muff, Co Donegal, appeared at Londonderry Magistrates’ ...

23 Feb 2022 at 13:44

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Women of Honour: We did not see inquiry terms before approval by Cabinet

The Women of Honour group said they were not given sight of the terms of reference for the forthcoming Defence Forces tribunal before it was approved by Cabinet. The terms of reference for the tribunal of inquiry into the Defence Forces handling ...

16 Jan 2024 at 15:24

National News

Former Celtic footballer cleared of sexual assault following appeal

Former footballer Patrick McCourt has been cleared of a charge of sexually assaulting a young woman after the prosecution offered no evidence in his appeal against conviction. Mr McCourt (40) of Wheatfield Court in Muff, Co. Donegal had been ...

05 Dec 2023 at 16:47

National News

Middle aged man found guilty of groping two 14-year-olds in Kilkenny

A middle-aged man has been convicted of two counts of sexual assault following an incident with two 14 year-old girls, in the centre of Kilkenny in the middle of the afternoon. The man, who can not be identified for legal reasons, was ...

27 Dec 2023 at 11:36

National News

Donegal roads shut after alleged sexual assault on Christmas Eve

A number of roads in Gweedore were sealed off on Christmas Eve following an alleged sexual assault. The incident occurred at around 2am on December 24 in the area of Bunbeg. A woman was allegedly attacked on a public road. It is ...

27 Dec 2023 at 11:20

National News

Irish tourist sexually assaulted and €8,000 Rolex torn from wrist in horror attack in Italy

A young Irish tourist is recovering after a teenage boy allegedly sexually assaulted her and stole a valuable €8,000 watch from her wrist. The 26 year-old tourist, who was on holiday in northern Italy with her sister and some ...

26 Aug 2024 at 12:07

National News

'He destroyed everything' - Man who repeatedly raped teenage sister-in-law jailed for seven years

A 60-year-old Cork man who repeatedly sexually abused his teenage sister-in-law has been jailed for seven-and-half years. Barry McDonagh of Avoncore Bungalows, Midleton, Co. Cork was found guilty by a jury of 17 counts of ...

21 Oct 2024 at 17:18

Local News

Teenager convicted of sexual assault by spanking six-year-old boy

A teenager who sexually assaulted a neighbouring child by spanking him has been placed under the supervision of the Probation Service until he turns 19. The 16-year-old boy, who can't be identified because of his age, ...

29 Jan 2021 at 20:28

National News

All-Ireland winning Armagh GAA star appears in court on sexual assault charges

A former Armagh GAA captain has appeared in court charged with alleged sexual assault offences. Aidan Nugent, 30, of Cullyhanna Road, Newtownhamilton in Co Armagh appeared in the dock at Armagh Magistrates’ Court ...

06 May 2025 at 14:34

National News

Man in court over series of sexual offences at sacred Irish pilgrimage site

A Donegal man has pleaded guilty to charges of sexual assault at a sacred Christian pilgrimage site in Donegal. Tomas Gallagher appeared at Donegal Circuit Court where he pleaded guilty to seven charges relating ...

12 Dec 2024 at 12:12

National News

Sexual assault defendants and complainants equally prone to memory gaps – study

Both defendants and complainants in sexual assault cases are equally prone to memory distortions, new research suggests. The results of the study from University College Dublin and University College Cork puts ...

30 Jul 2025 at 15:05

National News

Breaking: Man (20s) in court over violent rape of young woman in Letterkenny

A man has been charged with the violent rape and sexual assault of a woman in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. The man, aged in his mid-20s, was hauled before Judge Éiteáin Cunningham at Letterkenny District Court ...

24 Oct 2024 at 20:30

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