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Usman Choudhary — Castlereagh Td, Castlerea Co Roscommon. Permission for change of use of existing commercial premises from beauty and nail saloon to takeaway...
Communities in County Roscommon and Mayo remember Detective Garda Cullum Horkan, who was fatally shot in Castlerea on June 17, 2020, during a confrontation with a suspect. The incident prompted widespread tributes to the dedicated Garda officer.
by Paul Neilan A High Court judge has asked for people to come forward with information about an allegation that a senior garda shared a photograph taken inside a courtroom of a whistleblower and three people who were accompanying him. Any audio or visual recording of court proceedings are forbidden
(File Picture: Stephen Silver. Photo: Collins) Stephen Silver, who shot and murdered Garda Colm Horkan after taking the garda's own service gun from its holster, has appealed his conviction claiming that the State's psychiatric evidence contradicted the legal test for insanity. Silver's lawyers had
by Paul Neilan A High Court judge has emphasised the important' role the media plays, after the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) opted to exclude reporters from a hearing relating to a senior garda's disclosure that gun holsters used by armed units are defective and could lead to accidental deat
by Paul Neilan The acting head of the Garda National Technical Bureau, who has raised concerns that defective' gun-holsters used by armed gardaí could lead to accidental deaths, is challenging a decision by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) that excludes the media from his hearing. At the Hig
A repeat offender who stole over a thousand euro worth of alcohol and groceries from the same Dublin shop has withdrawn an appeal against the severity of his 15-month jail term, after a judge called his offending “prolific”. Owen Maughan (40) stole from several shops, returning to one Dublin Aldi se
(File Picture: Stephen Silver. Photo: Collins) Lawyers representing Stephen Silver, who is serving a 40-year sentence for the capital murder of Detective Garda Colm Horkan, have said they are unable to advance an appeal against his conviction as they have “hit a brick wall” in obtaining what they ar
The sister of Garda Colm Horkan, who was shot 11 times with his own service gun, has told her brother's murderer that there is "no forgiveness" for what he did and she wants him to remember that every evening "as the cell door locks behind you". Stephen Silver (46), was today jailed for life with a
(Pictured: Stephen Silver. Photo: Collins) After two trials at the Central Criminal Court a jury has found Stephen Silver, who shot Garda Colm Horkan 11 times with his own gun, guilty of capital murder. The jury of seven men and five women deliberated for a total of eight hours and 39 minutes before
The jury in the trial of Stephen Silver, who is accused of murdering Garda Colm Horkan with his own gun, will continue their deliberations for a third day tomorrow. The jury has spent a total of five hours and three minutes deliberating so far. Mr Silver (46), Aughaward, Foxford, County Mayo has ple
A jury at the Central Criminal Court have begun their deliberations in the trial of Stephen Silver, who is charged with murdering Garda Colm Horkan by shooting him 11 times with the garda's own gun. Ms Justice Tara Burns today told the jury of of seven men and five women that the possible verdicts t
(File Picture: Defence Counsel Mr Dominic McGinn SC. Photo: Collins) The very act of shooting Garda Colm Horkan should “raise questions” about Stephen Silver’s mental capacity, a defence barrister has told the Central Criminal Court. In his closing address to the jury this morning, defence counsel D
(Pictured: Mr Stephen Silver. Photo: Collins) Murder accused Stephen Silver had a "seething resentment" toward gardaí and the shooting of Garda Colm Horkan was “a deliberate action done with the intent of murder”, a prosecution barrister has told the Central Criminal Court. In the closing statement
Sean Crehan Michelle Dunne — Lissydaly Lisacul Castlerea Co. Roscommon. The development will consist of the construction of a new detached two-storey dwelling house, garage...
Colm Liah Lavin wants to build a new dwelling house and a domestic store unit at Curraghard near Castlerea. The development will also include a sewerage treatment plant and percolation area to handle wastewater, along with other site works to prepare the land.
Siobhan Egan, — Cloonsuck, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, F45 D327.. Permission for: 1. refurbish vacant house to include alterations to elevations, 2. construct new ex...
Keith O Connor and Karen James — Rathnalulleagh, Castleplunket, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon,. Permission to extend dwelling house, alter elevations, upgrade foul treatment system and construct n...
Ashling and Michael Cahill — Lisliddy Castlerea Co. Roscommon. Permission to construct a dwelling house and domestic garage, wastewater treatment system along with...
Jacqueline Greaney & Cathal O`Rourke — Rathcave, Tulsk, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.. Permission to construct domestic dwelling house along with domestic garage, new treatment system and...
Michael Grainne Daire is seeking permission to build a single-storey house at Cloonfinglas near Castlerea. The proposal includes a domestic garage, waste water treatment system, and percolation area, along with associated site works.
Anthony Twentyman — Creevy Lisacul, Castlerea Co. Roscommon. Permission to: 1. Retain a single storey extension added to the rear of the existing dwelling house,...
Ashling and Michael Cahill — Lisliddy Castlerea Co. Roscommon. Permission to construct a dwelling house and domestic garage, wastewater treatment system along with...
Aidan Leech, — Corrastoona More, Ballintubber, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.. Permission to construct a two storey dwelling, domestic garage, domestic wastewater treatment system...
Wilker Lucas De Oliveira & Dayhane Cristina Rasteiro De Oliveira — Bushfield, Castleplunkett, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon,. Retention Permission and Permission for: 1. Retention of dwelling house as constructed and domestic ...
Kathleen Regan, — Kilmurry T.d., Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.. Permission to construct a new slatted shed, new manure pit and new agricultural entrance onto the pu...
Cases and rulings mentioning Castlerea from local newspapers and Courts News Ireland.
A High Court judge has requested information regarding an allegation that a senior garda photographed a whistleblower and three accompanying individuals inside a courtroom. The Practice Directions and Rules of the Superior Courts prohibit audio and visual recordings of court...
Stephen Silver has appealed his conviction for the murder of Garda Colm Horkan, shot eleven times with his own service weapon in Castlerea, County Roscommon, on 17 June 2020. Silver's legal team contends that psychiatric evidence presented at trial by the State contradicted the...
A High Court judge has underlined the significant role of media transparency following the Workplace Relations Commission's decision to exclude reporters from a hearing concerning a detective superintendent's protected disclosures about defective firearm holsters used by armed...
A detective superintendent at the Garda National Technical Bureau has secured an expedited High Court hearing to challenge a decision by the Workplace Relations Commission to exclude media from his case. Det Supt Brian O'Reilly is seeking to overturn a WRC ruling that his...
A 40-year-old man from Castlerea, County Roscommon, has withdrawn an appeal against his 15-month custodial sentence imposed for a series of thefts from retail outlets. Owen Maughan was convicted in the District Court of twelve theft charges committed between July 2024 and April...
A man from Castlerea in County Roscommon has received a fully suspended sentence at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court following what the judge described as a remarkable turnaround in his life. Ernest Ashman, aged 39, pleaded guilty to possession of almost one kilogramme of...
A Court of Appeal review heard today that proceedings in the appeal of Stephen Silver against his murder conviction have stalled over access to psychiatric disclosure from the Director of Public Prosecutions. Silver, aged 48, a motorbike mechanic from Aughaward, Foxford, County...
Stephen Silver, aged 46 and a resident of Aughaward, Foxford, County Mayo, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 40 years at the Central Criminal Court following his conviction for the murder of Detective Garda Colm Horkan on 17 June 2020 at Castlerea,...
A jury at the Central Criminal Court has found Stephen Silver guilty of capital murder following a retrial. Silver, aged 46, a mechanic from Aughaward, Foxford, County Mayo, was convicted of fatally shooting Garda Colm Horkan with the officer's own firearm on 17 June 2020 near...
The jury in the Central Criminal Court trial of Stephen Silver continues deliberations in the case concerning the death of Garda Colm Horkan at Castlerea, County Roscommon on June 17, 2020. Mr Silver, aged 46 and from Aughaward, Foxford, County Mayo, has pleaded not guilty to...
A jury at the Central Criminal Court has begun deliberations in the trial of Stephen Silver, charged with the murder of Garda Colm Horkan at Castlerea, County Roscommon on 17 June 2020. Mr Silver, aged 46 of Aughavard, Foxford, County Mayo, has pleaded not guilty to murder but...
At the Central Criminal Court, defence counsel Dominic McGinn SC argued during closing submissions that Stephen Silver's shooting of Garda Colm Horkan at Castlerea, County Roscommon on 17 June 2020 was not a rational act and should prompt questions about his mental capacity at...
Stephen Silver, aged 46 of Aughavard, Foxford, County Mayo, stands trial at the Central Criminal Court on a charge of murdering Garda Colm Horkan at Castlerea, County Roscommon on 17 June 2020. Mr Silver has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter. In closing...
A consultant psychiatrist has given evidence at the Central Criminal Court in the trial of Stephen Silver, who is charged with murdering Garda Colm Horkan at Castlerea, County Roscommon on June 17, 2020. Professor Harry Kennedy told the jury that Mr Silver, aged 46, of...
A consultant psychiatrist has told the Central Criminal Court that Stephen Silver, who stands accused of murdering Garda Colm Horkan with the officer's own firearm, displayed behaviour consistent with his personality rather than mental illness during garda interviews. Professor...
At the Central Criminal Court in Dublin, a murder trial heard evidence concerning Stephen Silver's mental state in the hours before the fatal shooting of Garda Horkan at Castlerea, County Roscommon on 17 June 2020. Silver's sister, Marian Bruen, testified that she recognised...
At the Central Criminal Court, a psychiatrist gave evidence that Stephen Silver displayed behaviour indicative of mental illness during garda interviews following the fatal shooting of Garda Colm Horkan at Castlerea, Co Roscommon on 17 June 2020. Dr Brenda Wright, interim...
A psychiatrist has given evidence at the Central Criminal Court regarding the mental health history of Stephen Silver, aged 46, of Aughavard, Foxford, County Mayo, who is charged with the murder of Garda Colm Horkan at Castlerea, County Roscommon on June 17, 2020. Dr Brenda...
A forensic psychiatrist has told the Central Criminal Court that Stephen Silver, accused of murdering Garda Horkan in Castlerea, County Roscommon, in June 2020, previously experienced psychotic symptoms at the "extreme end" of bipolar affective disorder. Dr Brenda Wright,...
A forensic psychiatrist has told the Central Criminal Court that Stephen Silver's mental capacity was significantly impaired at the time Garda Colm Horkan was shot dead at Castlerea, County Roscommon on June 17, 2020. Dr Brenda Wright, interim clinical director at the Central...