Woman with black eye in court tells judge assailant “needs help”
*A protection order was granted. A WOMAN sporting a black-eye in court has told a judge that the man, her partner, who gave her the black eye needs help.
Distraught driver heard say ‘why didn’t I hit the fox?’ at crash which claimed grand-mother’s life
*FILE PIC. A “very upset and distraught” grandson and driver was heard saying ‘why didn’t I hit the fox” at a crash scene in West Clare where his 73 year old grand-mother died.
Gardaí to recommend to DPP that Ennis man be charged with kidnapping child
*Bail was rejected for the man. A GARDA has told a court that he is to recommend that a 26 year old Ennis man be charged with kidnapping a young child.
New charges brought against Shannon man accused of ‘very serious’ assault on then girlfriend
*Photograph: John Mangan A SHANNON man accused of a ‘very serious’ assault on his then girlfriend on St Patrick’s Day that allegedly left her with a broken eye socket, broken ribs and a collapsed lung is now also charged with her false imprisonment.
Driving ban for husband of Clare TD
*Photograph: John Mangan A JUDGE has imposed a driving ban on the partner of Clare TD, Violet Anne Wynne (IND) after commenting that John Mountaine “continues to drive in breach of the law”.
Shannon man who left then girlfriend with broken eye socket & broken ribs to face further charges
*Aidan Park. A SHANNON man accused of a ‘very serious’ assault on his then girlfriend on St Patrick’s Day that allegedly left her with a broken eye socket, broken ribs and a collapsed lung is to face further charges, a court has heard.
Magowna House operator receives €3.2m in first quarter for accommodating Ukrainians and IP applicants
*Photograph: John Mangan STATE payments to the owner of Magowna House to accommodate Ukrainians and International Protection (IP) applicants total €3.2m for the first quarter.
Supermac’s MD hits out at red tape stating that he has spent €1.5m on stalled Ennis plaza
*A sketched impression of the Supermac’s Plaza. SUPERMAC’s MD, Pat McDonagh has hit out at ‘red-tape’ after revealing that he has spent “well in excess of €1.5m” on professional and legal fees to date on his stalled €10m Barack Obama style Supermac’s motorway plaza for Clare.
Woman tells court husband’s attitude is that it is her duty to have sex with him
*The woman was seeking a barring order and safety order against her husband. A woman has told a court that her husband’s attitude is that it is her duty to have sex with him.
Son tells mother “I am going to kill Benson” before stabbing ‘beloved’ Pug dog seven times
*Photograph: John Mangan A 27 year old man told his mother, “I am going to kill Benson” before repeatedly stabbing the woman’s “beloved” ten year old Pug dog with a knife.