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Court of Appeal2026-02-20

Sliabh Liag murderers get appeal date

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Alan Vial and Nikita Burns, who were convicted in March 2025 of murdering Robert Robin Wilkin at Sliabh Liag in County Donegal, have been granted a hearing date for their conviction appeals. Vial, aged 39, of Drumanoo Head, Killybegs, and...

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Court of Appeal2025-12-12

'It only took him six weeks to destroy me': criminal who beat, raped and coercively controlled partner to remain in prison after appeal rejected

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A man convicted of subjecting his partner to a sustained campaign of violence, rape and psychological control in Killybegs, County Donegal, will remain in prison after the Court of Appeal rejected his appeal against conviction in December...

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Central Criminal Court2025-03-07

Family ‘overwhelmed’ by Sliabh Liag pair’s lack of remorse

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Alan Vial and Nikita Burns were convicted of murdering Robin Wilkin, a 66-year-old man, following a two-month trial at the Central Criminal Court that concluded on Thursday. Mr Justice Paul McDermott imposed mandatory life sentences on...

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