localnews.ie

→ Open in full searchable archive (filter by year, court, name)

Special Criminal Court2025-07-09

Spanish national admits to drug conspiracy

local summary

A Spanish national has pleaded guilty at the Special Criminal Court to conspiracy to smuggle controlled drugs valued in excess of €13,000 into Ireland. Juan Antonio Gallardo Barroso, aged 56, admitted the charge relating to an alleged...

Courts News Ireland · Original CNI report
Special Criminal Court2025-07-01

Bilingual barrister comes to aid of 'nervous' translator

local summary

A bilingual barrister assisted proceedings at the Special Criminal Court today after an interpreter experienced difficulty during his first court appearance. The Spanish-language interpreter, who has worked in hospital settings but not...

Courts News Ireland · Original CNI report