Tommy Meskill

London Correspondent

Post-Brexit record in Irish passport applications from UK

Almost a quarter of a million people living in the UK applied for an Irish passport last year, the highest number since the UK formally left the European Union.

Ireland • 14 Nov

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The charming Irish pensioner murdered for his groceries

A beloved uncle, brother and friend, John Mackey was a "gentleman" who can now be remembered for the man he was.

Analysis and Comment • 14 Nov

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Man guilty of murdering 87-year-old John Mackey in London

A man accused of the murder of Irish pensioner John Mackey in London has been found guilty.

UK • 13 Nov

87-year-old John Mackey died from blunt force impacts to his head and chest

Mackey murder accused tells trial of previous convictions

The man accused of murdering an elderly Irish pensioner in London has told the jury that he once accidently struck his former girlfriend in the face.

UK • 12 Nov

John Mackey died two days after being attacked as he walked home from his local shops

Mackey trial accused felt 'responsible' for death - court

The man accused of murdering an elderly Irish man in London has told the Old Bailey that he felt 'responsible' for his death, but insisted that he never harmed him.

Courts • 10 Nov

John Mackey died in May after being attacked in north London while walking home from his local shop

'I know what I did', UK murder accused told judge in May

The man accused of the murder of an Irish pensioner in London told a judge last May that he did not want bail because he was "guilty".

UK • 07 Nov

John Mackey, an 87-year-old man, died two days after the attack from blunt force impacts to his head and ches

Witness saw person 'kicking' John Mackey, UK court hears

A witness in the trial of a man accused of murdering an Irish pensioner in London and robbing his groceries has told the Old Bailey that he saw a person "stomping" and "kicking" the elderly man as he lay on the ground.

UK • 06 Nov

John Mackey died two days after the alleged attack in which he suffered blunt force impacts to his head and chest

Witness tells Mackey trial man shouted 'give me the bag'

Witnesses in the trial of a man accused of murdering an elderly Irish pensioner in London and stealing his groceries, have told the Old Bailey in London that they saw an attacker punching him and shouting "give me the bag".

UK • 05 Nov

John Mackey, who was originally from Co Kilkenny, died on 8 May last year, two days after receiving head injuries

John Mackey murder trial jury shown CCTV before attack

The jury in the trial of a man accused of murdering an elderly Irish pensioner in London has seen CCTV footage of the final minutes leading up to the 87-year-old being attacked.

UK • 04 Nov

John Mackey died after being attacked in north London while walking home from his local shop

Man accused of murdering Irish man disrupts court hearing

The man accused of murdering 87-year-old Irish man John Mackey in London was removed from the court this afternoon after repeated interruptions.

UK • 03 Nov