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Longford man remanded in custody following guilty verdict in jury trial

...Hannifin in custody, while Mr White argued a case for remanding him on continuing bail until his sentencing date. He told JUDGE FRANCIS COMERFORD that his client has attended every court date regarding this case. He also stressed that Mr Hannifin is a family man and...

25 Feb 2022 at 16:01

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Formula 1 engineer living in Sligo loses appeal against jail term for attacking and imprisoning elderly landlord

...imprisoning him, robbing him of his wallet, bank card, and keys and taking his car at that address on June 20, 2018. JUDGE FRANCIS COMERFORD sentenced him to 15 years in prison, with six years suspended, for the false imprisonment and to an identical sentence for...

08 Nov 2020 at 21:15

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Estranged parents in 'holy' row over Confirmation celebration

...dessert with their father in post Confirmation celebration meals in different rooms at a hotel. At Ennis Circuit Court, JUDGE FRANCIS COMERFORD said that he was making the orders concerning the Confirmation celebration as the parents could not agree on dinner...

21 Apr 2024 at 10:50

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Jury trial begins for Longford man involved in alleged violent shopping centre altercation

...today at Longford Circuit Court. Denis Hannifin, Curry, Athlone Road, Longford, pleaded not guilty when arraigned before JUDGE FRANCIS COMERFORD and the 12-person jury. It is alleged that Mr Hannifin was involved in an affray with Denis McGinley, causing him serious...

22 Feb 2022 at 17:17

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Drunken driver who crashed into nurse on Christmas Eve jailed after suspended sentence deemed 'too lenient'

...Fallon at Taghmaconnell, Co Roscommon on December 24, 2017. He was given a wholly suspended two-and-a-half-year sentence by JUDGE FRANCIS COMERFORD on May 8, 2019, and banned from driving for 10 years. Judge Comerford also directed that Craughwell pay €1,400 that day to...

28 Jan 2020 at 22:43

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Violent disorder accused to stand trial at Longford Circuit Court next week

15 Feb 2022 at 15:00

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Roscommon man loses appeal against sentence for animal cruelty

...to a three month custodial sentence, suspended for one year, and was disqualified from keeping dogs for five years. JUDGE FRANCIS COMERFORD upheld the five year disqualification, fined Mr Connolly €1,000 and ordered that he pay €1,050 veterinary costs. The case...

04 Dec 2020 at 16:00

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Longford man acquitted of threats to kill two fishermen

...to walk this earth was Jesus Christ and anyone who says they never lie, that's a lie right there,” said Mr McDermott. JUDGE FRANCIS COMERFORD noted a lack of direct evidence putting Mr McDermott at the scene in early 2019, but also acknowledged the striking...

25 Feb 2022 at 09:00

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Predator who built garden shed to sexually assault young girl claims jail term was excessive

...his victim between September 1999 and May 2011. At the sentencing hearing, the victim – who is now in her 30s – told JUDGE FRANCIS COMERFORD the attacks started when she was 10 years old. She said she had been “terrified” of her abuser and was left “paralysed by...

02 Apr 2022 at 14:04

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Jury trial for Longford man charged with threats to kill begins this afternoon

...to kill or cause serious harm to another man on February 2, 2019. The three-day trial is due to open at 12pm today before JUDGE FRANCIS COMERFORD at Longford Circuit Court.

15 Feb 2022 at 08:30

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Trial of Longford man faced with assault charges to commence this week

The trial of a man charged with assault, affray and production of a knife is due to begin this week before JUDGE FRANCIS COMERFORD at Longford Circuit Court. Denis Hannifin of Curry, Athlone Road, Longford, was arraigned this afternoon before a jury panel and his three-day...

14 Feb 2022 at 14:39

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Plumber, 28, pleads guilty to careless driving killing GAA coach and dad-of-two

...State Solicitor, Aisling Casey) said that the case now becomes one of sentence and a victim impact statement is required. JUDGE FRANCIS COMERFORD said that he would prioritise the sentencing hearing in the case. He said: “Where someone has lost a life as a result of an...

17 Jul 2024 at 17:08

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