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Crime & Courts

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'House of Horrors' abuser has jail term reduced on appeal

A now 72-year-old man who sexually abused three of his siblings for years in a “house of horrors” has had eight-year sentence cut by 18 months following a successful appeal. Lawyers for Gerry Harte had argued that the “double imposition” of consecutive sentences for offences against each victim was

Courts News Ireland report
20 Feb 2026 · Courts News Ireland

'House of Horrors' abuser claims eight year sentence was disproportionate

by Fiona Magennis Lawyers for a man who sexually abused three of his siblings in a “house of horrors” have argued that the “double imposition” of consecutive sentences for offences against each victim was akin to “trying to get a litre of milk into a one-pint container”. They argued Harte’s final ei

Courts News Ireland report
20 Jan 2026 · Courts News Ireland

'Middle man' in Irene White murder gets legal aid for psychiatrist

(File Photo: Irene White.) Legal aid has been granted to the "middle man" in the murder of Dundalk woman Irene White almost 20 years ago as he seeks further time to appeal against his conviction. Lawyers for Niall Power told the Court of Appeal today that they plan to engage a psychiatrist and are s

Courts News Ireland report
17 Jan 2025 · Courts News Ireland

Pair who forced man to hand over €41k for son's debts are jailed

Two men have been jailed for forcing a father to hand over €41,000 after telling him that his son “owed a lot of money to dangerous people”, with the sentencing judge noting it is now common for criminals to "impose liabilities incurred by individuals on their families". Alan Fitzsimons (47) of Jame

Courts News Ireland report
14 Jan 2025 · Courts News Ireland

'Middle man' in Irene White murder to argue he was suffering 'mental breakdown' when he pleaded guilty

A killer described as the “middle man” in the murder of Dundalk woman Irene White almost 20 years ago intends to appeal his conviction on the grounds that he was “suffering a mental breakdown” when he pleaded guilty, a barrister has told the Court of Appeal. Niall Power (51), with a last address at

Courts News Ireland report
06 Dec 2024 · Courts News Ireland
Also covered in: Riverstown

71-year-old jailed in 'house of horrors' abuse case

By Eimear Dodd A now 71-year-old man who abused three younger siblings in a “house of horrors” five decades ago has been jailed for eight years. One of the victims told the Central Criminal Court that after disclosing the abuse to her mother, the woman's response was that the defendant hadn’t abused

Courts News Ireland report
24 Oct 2024 · Courts News Ireland

'No one will take me on': Irene White murderer says he can't get lawyer to advance appeal

A killer described as “the middle man” in the murder of Dundalk woman Irene White almost 20 years ago has told a court he has been unable to advance an appeal against his conviction because he cannot find a solicitor willing to represent him. Niall Power (51), with an address at Giles Quay, Riversto

Courts News Ireland report
10 Jun 2024 · Courts News Ireland
Also covered in: Riverstown

'Pillar of community' who left musician neighbour with multiple broken bones after brutal attack to remain in jail

(Pictured: Eugene Hanratty Snr. Photo: Collins) A man described as a "pillar" of his community who committed a “brutal” assault on his musician neighbour, during which the victim had his arm stamped on, will remain behind bars after failing in a bid to overturn his conviction or have his sentence re

Courts News Ireland report
21 Mar 2024 · Courts News Ireland

'Pillar' of community in bid to overturn conviction for brutal attack on musician

(File Picture: Eugene Hanratty Snr. Photo: Collins) A man described as a "pillar" of his community has launched a bid to overturn his conviction for a “brutal” assault on his musician neighbour, during which the victim had his arm stamped on. At a sentencing hearing in 2022, the victim told the cour

Courts News Ireland report
01 Feb 2024 · Courts News Ireland

High Court grants protection to SCARP firm for first time

A High Court judge has for the first time granted a firm that has gone through the Small Company Administrative Rescue Process protection from its creditors while it attempts to finalise a rescue plan that will ensure its survival. At the High Court on Wednesday, Mr Justice Michael Quinn said he was

Courts News Ireland report
01 Nov 2023 · Courts News Ireland

Driving ban not required for careless driving causing death if it's first offence

The law does not require a mandatory driving ban for those convicted of careless driving causing death if it is their first offence, the Court of Appeal has decided. The court had heard a civil appeal brought by Colleen McCann, who is originally from Newry and was given a 12-month fully suspended se

Courts News Ireland report
21 Dec 2022 · Courts News Ireland

Three years for brutal attack on musician left with 'no escape from torture'

(Pictured: Eugene Hanratty Snr. Photo: Collins) A man described as a "pillar" of his community has been jailed for three years for a brutal, premeditated assault on his musician neighbour 10 years ago, during which the victim had his arm stamped on. His victim had previously told the court that ther

Courts News Ireland report
08 Nov 2022 · Courts News Ireland

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Planning

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New dormer house with treatment plant and new entrance

Pauric McMahon and Danielle Daly want to build a new dormer dwelling at Beagh near Castleblayney, along with a treatment plant and percolation area for wastewater. They're also creating a new entrance and carrying out associated site works to prepare the land.

Pauric McMahon & Danielle Daly
File ref: 2660168 · Monaghan County Council
21 Aug 2026 · Monaghan County Council (Planning)

Commercial building converted to childcare facility with play area

Klaine Childcare Limited wants to turn a commercial unit at Drumillard Retail Park in Castleblayney into a childcare facility. The plan includes rearranging the inside of the building, creating an outdoor play area, and putting up signage.

Klaine Childcare Limited
File ref: 2660167 · Monaghan County Council
18 Aug 2026 · Monaghan County Council (Planning)

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Court Reports

Cases and rulings mentioning Castleblayney from local newspapers and Courts News Ireland.

Court of Appeal 2026-02-20 Courts News Ireland

'House of Horrors' abuser has jail term reduced on appeal

A 72-year-old man from Castleblayney, County Monaghan, has had his eight-year prison sentence reduced to six and a half years following a successful appeal at the Court of Appeal. The man pleaded guilty to fifteen counts of indecent assault against three of his siblings,...

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court 2025-01-14 Courts News Ireland

Pair who forced man to hand over €41k for son's debts are jailed

Two men have been convicted and jailed at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for demanding €41,000 from a father by threatening him over debts allegedly incurred by his son. Alan Fitzsimons, aged 47, with addresses in Sutton, Dublin and Lisduff, Castleblayney, County Monaghan,...

Central Criminal Court 2024-10-24 Courts News Ireland

71-year-old jailed in 'house of horrors' abuse case

A 71-year-old man from Castleblayney, County Monaghan, has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment at the Central Criminal Court following his conviction for sexually abusing his three younger siblings over a period spanning the 1970s and 1980s. The defendant pleaded guilty...

High Court 2023-11-01 Courts News Ireland

High Court grants protection to SCARP firm for first time

The High Court has granted protective orders to Bio Marine Ingredients Ireland Ltd, marking the first time such relief has been awarded to a company undergoing the Small Company Administrative Rescue Process. Justice Michael Quinn made the orders on Wednesday, preventing...

Court of Appeal 2022-11-11 Courts News Ireland

Member of notorious cross-border ATM theft gang fails in appeal

A member of a cross-border organised crime gang has failed in his appeal against a custodial sentence imposed for attempted ATM theft. Gerard Duffy, 32, of County Monaghan, was convicted at the Special Criminal Court in 2021 following a guilty plea to attempting to steal an ATM...