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Michaela McAreavey was killed at the Legends Hotel in Mauritius on 10 January, 2011

Theft charge dropped in Michaela McAreavey case

The case against a man facing a theft charge related to the Michaela McAreavey murder investigation has been struck out, his lawyer said.

Ireland • 28 Jun 22

Politicians have united to condemn the video, while the Orange Order said an inquiry had begun

John McAreavey says 'hate can hurt, but never win'

There has been widespread condemnation of a video that emerged on social media which appears to show a group of people mocking the murder of Michaela McAreavey.

Ireland • 03 Jun 22

Michaela McAreavey was murdered during her honeymoon in 2011

Man charged by police investigating McAreavey case

A former hotel worker acquitted of the murder of Michaela McAreavey has been charged in connection with the case in Mauritius.

Ireland • 20 Apr 22

Michaela McAreavey was murdered in her hotel room in Mauritius in January 2011

Police deny mistreating McAreavey theft accused

Police in Mauritius have denied mistreating a man charged with theft by detectives investigating the murder of honeymooner Michaela McAreavey.

Ireland • 01 Apr 22

Man arrested by McAreavey detectives faces theft charge

A former hotel security guard arrested by Mauritius detectives investigating the murder of honeymooner Michaela McAreavey has been remanded in custody on a theft charge, police have said.

Ireland • 30 Mar 22

John McAreavey appealed for people to come forward with information about his late wife's murder

McAreavey offers €50k reward for information on murder

John McAreavey has offered a reward for information that would help in finding those responsible for murdering his wife Michaela on their honeymoon in Mauritius in 2011.

Ulster • 04 Apr 17

Judicial inquiry planned into McAreavey murder

The Prime Minister of Mauritius has indicated the intention of the authorities there to establish a judicial inquiry to see what further action could be taken in the case of the murder of Co Tyrone woman, Michaela McAreavey.

News • 20 Jul 12

Michaela McAreavey was killed while on honeymoon with her husband John

Gardaí, PSNI may assist in McAreavey inquiry

The Prime Minister of Mauritius is to invite officers from the Garda Síochána and the PSNI to go to the island to assist in the investigation into the murder of Michaela McAreavey.

News • 17 Jul 12

Mauritian newspaper Sunday Times published the photographs

Newspaper offices raided over McAreavey photo leak

The Government is sending an ambassador to Mauritius to make an official complaint after photographs of Michaela McAreavey's body were published in a Sunday newspaper there.

News • 16 Jul 12

McAreavey murder case 'could be reopened'

The Director of Public Prosecutions in Mauritius has indicated that the police investigation into the murder of Michaela McAreavey could be reopened.

News • 16 Jul 12

Avinash Treebhoowoon is to discuss the possibility of suing for damages

Taoiseach 'heartbroken' for McAreavey family

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he is "absolutely heartbroken" for the family of Michaela McAreavey and "the devastation" the result of the trial has had on her husband John.

News • 13 Jul 12

CCTV footage discounted in McAreavey trial

The trial in Mauritius of two men accused of murdering 27-year-old Co Tyrone woman Michaela McAreavey is entering its fifth week.

News • 19 Jun 12

John McAreavey to take stand tomorrow

The prosecution lawyer at the Michaela McAreavey murder trial in Mauritius has confirmed he intends to call John McAreavey tomorrow.

News • 06 Jun 12

McAreavey murder confession 'forced', trial hears

Police fabricated a confession made by one of the two hotel workers accused of murdering Michaela McAreavey in Mauritius and then forced him to sign it, the trial there has heard.

News • 01 Jun 12

Avinash Treebhoowoon is one of the men accused of killing Michaela Harte

McAreavey trial told husband initially suspected

The Michaela McAreavey murder trial has been told that her husband John was initially described as a suspect in police logs in the hours after she was found dead.

News • 29 May 12

Michaela with her father Mickey Harte, manager of the Tyrone gaelic football team

McAreavey murder accused to go on trial this week

Two hotel workers accused of murdering the daughter of Tyrone Gaelic football boss Mickey Harte while she honeymooned in Mauritius will go on trial this week.

News • 21 May 12

Michaela Mcareavey