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Jury sent home for weekend in pony sale deception trial

After deliberating for two hours and two minutes, the jury in the case of international showjumper Michael Kearins, who is accused of deception in relation to the sale of a pony, has been sent home for the weekend.
Connacht • 29 Mar 19

Det garda gives evidence at pony sale deception trial

An international showjumper accused of deceiving a family who agreed to buy two ponies from him said the deal was "dead in the water" when a neighbour who owned one of the animals decided not to sell.
Courts • 29 Mar 19

Man left 'flabbergasted' when purchased pony arrived

On the second day of the trial of a Sligo man for deception in relation to the sale of a pony, the man who had bought the animal said he was flabbergasted when it arrived in Majorca where he and his family lived.
Courts • 29 Mar 19

Man goes on trial for deception over pony sale

A Sligo man has gone on trial for deceiving a couple who agreed to buy two ponies from him for their daughters.
Connacht • 27 Mar 19

Man fined and banned from driving after fatal collision

A 43-year-old truck driver from the Czech Republic who was found guilty of careless driving causing the death of one man and injuring two others has been banned from driving for seven years and fined a total of €4,000.
Connacht • 12 Feb 19

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