Vivienne Traynor

RTÉ Courts Reporter

Woman 'lunged' at security manager with Taser, court told

A woman who "lunged" at a bank security manager with a Taser and punched another in the head during an operation to repossess her home has been taken into custody after refusing to sign a bond to keep the peace while under a suspended sentence.

Courts • 20 Apr

Aaron Brady, from Main Street, Killeshandra, Co Cavan - Ryanair crew sexual assault case - pic - RTE (still)

Ryanair passenger sexually assaulted cabin crew member

A Ryanair cabin crew member who was sexually assaulted by an extremely drunk passenger has told the Circuit Criminal Court she was "only doing my job" when she was groped and kissed and had her head pulled towards the passenger's groin on a Dublin bound flight.

Courts • 16 Apr

Michael Kelly pictured leaving Dublin circuit court where he was charged with assault on GAA official

Man given suspended sentence over GAA umpire assault

A 41-year-old man who assaulted a GAA umpire after an interaction with his son at a minor hurling match has received a fully suspended three-month sentence.

Courts • 13 Apr

Michael Kelly is pictured Dublin Circuit Criminal Court

Man apologises for assaulting GAA umpire, court hears

A 41-year-old man who made what was described as a "stupid, split-second decision" to assault a GAA umpire, who had "robustly" spoken to his son in a fractious minor hurling match, has apologised for his actions.

Courts • 26 Mar

File photo dated 16/01/26 of Enoch Burke.

Enoch Burke transferred to Castlerea for safety - court

The High Court has heard that teacher Enoch Burke was transferred to Castlerea Prison because he could not be safely housed in the general population at Mountjoy after having his enhanced prisoner status removed from him due to his behaviour.

Courts • 12 Mar

Picture of John Casserley who was murdered in Co Mayo in October 2024

Jury in murder trial hears Mayo man was stabbed 27 times

The jury in a murder trial at the Central Criminal Court has heard a 59-year-old Mayo man met his death in circumstances of "almost indescribable savagery" after he was stabbed 27 times.

Courts • 10 Mar

Man jailed for seven years over fatal Ballymun shooting

A 35-year-old man who meticulously planned and executed a plot to shoot and kill another man in his own home has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison.

Courts • 24 Feb

Siblings Christopher, Jessica, Helen and Amanda Farrell are pictured outside the CCJ after their father Noel Farrell was jailed

Justice after years of silence and pain, says daughter

A woman who along with four of her siblings was sexually abused by their father has said that after many years "of silence, pain and unanswered questions," they have finally received justice.

Courts • 20 Feb

Man who sexually abused his children jailed for 20 years

A man who sexually abused five of his children, who were locked in a room for days at a time without food and forced to drink urine, has been jailed for 20 years.

Courts • 21 Feb

Man who stabbed 20-year-old had 31 previous convictions

The Central Criminal Court has heard that a man who was convicted of manslaughter after he stabbed a 20-year-old who broke into his van has 31 previous convictions, including some for possession of knives.

Courts • 16 Feb