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Sunday World
14-06-2025
- Sunday World
Two businessmen charged with false imprisonment of three teenage boys
Judge Connellan remanded both on bail to the district court on July 10 for service of the Book of Evidence. Two businessmen have appeared before Judge Michael Connellan at Sligo District Court charged with the false imprisonment of three teenage boys. One of the accused faces ten charges, including assault causing harm to all three boys, and making threats to kill. All of the charges relate to an incident on March 18 2024 at the Northwest Business Park, Collooney, County Sligo. Cathal O'Connor (39), Farmhil Manor, Sligo is charged with assaulting each of the teenagers, causing them harm and with the false imprisonment of all three. He also faces three charges that he did, without lawful excuse, made a threat to each of the three, intending them to believe it would be carried out, to kill or cause them serious harm. He is also charged with stealing property, to wit, an iPhone, to the value of €500, the property of one of the alleged injured parties. Simon Cavanagh (38), Bru na Habhainn, Collooney, Co Sligo is charged with three offences, on the same date and at the same location, all relating to the false imprisonment of the three alleged injured parties. At the district court on Thursday, Sgt Derek Malone of Sligo Garda Station told the court that he met Simon Cavanagh at 7:05am at his home in Bru na Habhainn, Collooney where he was arrested for the purpose of charge. Simon Cavanagh. He was conveyed to Sligo Garda Station where he was later charged. He made no reply to each charge, Sgt Malone outlined. He was handed a true copy of each charge. The sergeant said there was no objection to bail with certain conditions, including he sign on once a week at Sligo Garda Station and be contactable to gardaí on his mobile phone at all times. He was also told not to have any contact with the injured parties or any persons associated with the injured parties, directly or indirectly. Bail of €1,000 cash lodgement was handed into court. Gda Aisling Burke of Sligo Garda Station told the court she arrested Cathal O'Connor at 6:24am at his address at Farmhill Manor for the purpose of charge. He was conveyed to Sligo Garda Station where he was later charged. He was cautioned and made no reply. Cathal O'Connor Today's News in 90 Seconds - June 14 2025 Gda Burke said there was no objection to bail, with conditions to sign on once a week, be contactable at all times to gardaí on his mobile phone and to have no contact with the injured parties or any persons associated with the injured parties, directly or indirectly. Bail of €5,000 cash lodgement was handed into court. Sgt Keith Marron said the Director of Public Prosecutions was consenting for both accused to be returned for trial and also consented to both being sent forward on a signed plea, should this arise. Judge Connellan remanded both on bail to the district court on July 10 for service of the Book of Evidence. Ms Laura Spellman, solicitor, as agent for KOD Lyons Solicitors, represented both Mr O'Connor and Mr Cavanagh.
The Journal
12-05-2025
- The Journal
Man and woman charged in connection with murder of Wexford man Stephen Ring appear in court
A MAN AND woman have been served with the Book of Evidence in connection with the murder of Stephen Ring, whose body was found in a Wexford quarry in October last year. Christopher Judge (41) is charged with the murder of Mr. Ring, aged 27, of Oylegate, Wexford, whose body was found in a lake at Carrigfoyle quarry, a remote beauty spot popular with walkers about ten minutes southwest of Wexford town on 27 October last year. Jane Corcoran (34) is charged with aiding and abetting in a crime, namely murder, contrary to Section 7(2) and (4) of the Criminal Law Act 1997. Both Mr. Judge and Ms Corcoran have an address at Pairc na nDara, Clonard road, Wexford town. Prosecuting Sergt. Victor Isdell told Wexford District Court this morning that he served the Book of Evidence on Ms Corcoran this morning. Sergt. Isdell said the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had directed a return for trial to the Central Criminal Court. Sergt, Isdell also asked for a continuing remand in custody. Mr. Eamonn O'Moore, B.L., for the accused consented to the application. An application for free legal aid was also applied for. Judge John Cheatle explained to Ms Corcoran that the Director of Public Prosecutions had consented that she be tried by indictment in front of a judge and jury at the Central Criminal Court. He remanded the accused in custody to appear before the next session of the Central Criminal Court in Dublin. Advertisement Judge Cheatle also administered the alibi warning to the accused. Legal aid was assigned in the case. Ms Corcoran was in court for the hearing, wearing a white top and dark bottoms and was not required to speak during the short hearing. Sergt. Isdell also gave evidence of having served the Book of Evidence on Christopher Judge this morning. During the short hearing Judge sat to one side of the court flanked by prison officers wearing a dark top and pants. Sergt. Isdell told the court that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had directed that the accused be sent forward for trial before a Judge and Jury to the next sitting of Central Criminal Court in Dublin. He also requested that the accused be remanded in custody. Judge Cheatle gave an 'alibi warning' to the accused informing her that if she intended to use an alibi as a defence, he must notify the prosecution in writing within fourteen days of receiving the Book of Evidence. Having administered the Alibi warning to the accused, Judge Cheatle remanded him in custody to appear before the next sitting of the Central Criminal Court in Dublin. Judge was represented by Mr. Timothy Cummings, Solicitor, who deputised for Mr. Frank Buttimer, Solicitor. He said he had no application to make other than an application for free legal aid. Judge Cheatle granted the application for free legal aid. 27-year-old Stephen Ring had been missing since 15 October 2024. His body was found in a lake at Carrigfoyle quarry two weeks later. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Irish Daily Mirror
23-04-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Man, 75, faces trial over smuggling of woman, 22, he dated online into Ireland
A 75-year old County Clare man accused of providing a fraudulent French ID card to a 22-year old woman he met online in order to assist her to gain illegal entry into Ireland last year has been returned for trial. At Ennis District Court on Wednesday, Judge Alec Gabbett returned Roger Bishop of Little Thatch, Crown, Lissycasey, Co Clare for trial to the next sittings of Ennis Circuit Court in connection with two smuggling-related offences connected to the alleged illegal entry of the woman, who was living in Turkey at the time, into the State in March 2024. In court, Garda Emmet Roche gave evidence of handing over the Book of Evidence to solicitor, Colum Doherty, for the accused. Judge Alec Gabbett told Mr Doherty with the Book of Evidence now served, Mr Bishop did not have the option of entering a signed plea of guilt in the district court. Judge Gabbett said that Mr Bishop could enter a plea when arraigned before the circuit court. Judge Gabbett told Mr Bishop that if an alibi formed any part of his defence that he had 14 days in which to do so. Sergeant Frank O'Grady told the court that the DPP consents to the return for trial to the next sittings of Ennis Circuit Court, where more serious penalties apply, after Judge Gráinne Malone declined district court jurisdiction last month after hearing an outline of the alleged facts in court from Detective Garda Karen Barker from the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). Declining jurisdiction last month, Judge Malone said: 'I appreciate that it is somewhat marginal but in all of the circumstances, particularly the age discrepancy between the two and the element of preparing a fraudulent ID card, I am refusing jurisdiction.' Giving an outline of the facts, Detective Garda Barker stated that on March 1 2024, it will be alleged that Mr Bishop travelled to Turkey, where he met a female. She said: 'He purchased tickets and a French ID card and assisted her in travelling to Dublin Airport, where he presented his passport and the French ID card with her details on it and gained entry. Detective Garda Barker said: 'It was subsequently found that the French ID card was false in the name of the female. She is 22.' The nationality of the woman was not disclosed in court. Asked by Judge Malone how did Mr Bishop come to meet the woman who is 53 years younger than him, Detective Barker said: 'They were in an online relationship.' Asked by Judge Malone where is she now, Detective Garda Barker said: 'She subsequently claimed asylum. She attempted to leave the jurisdiction in May-June and Luxembourg returned her back to Dublin Airport on the false French ID card she had gained entry with previously.' Asked by Judge Malone did Mr Bishop stand to make any financial gain, Detective Barker said: 'No judge - she was culpable. She wanted to come to Ireland and she got in a relationship. He basically thought he was in a relationship with her but when she arrived here, it didn't go to plan.' Detective Garda Barker said that 'it wouldn't be one of the more serious cases we have dealt with'. Detective Garda Barker said that the DPP had directed that the case be dealt with in the district court. Judge Malone said that the DPP has the benefit of all of the papers in this case but said that she was refusing jurisdiction. Mr Bishop - who turns 76 in May - is charged with possessing a fraudulent French ID card at T1 at Dublin airport on March 1 2024 with the intention of assisting another person entry into the State in breach of Section 5 of the Immigration Act 2004 contrary to Section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons Act) 2021. Mr Bishop is also charged on March 1 2024 at T1, Dublin Airport with intentionally assisting the entry of another person into the State which was a breach of Section 5 of the Immigration Act contrary to Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Act 2021.
BreakingNews.ie
23-04-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Clare man (75) accused of trying to smuggle woman (22) into State returned for trial
A 75-year-old Co Clare man accused of providing a fraudulent French ID card to a 22-year-old woman he met online in order to assist her to gain illegal entry into Ireland last year has been returned for trial. At Ennis District Court today, Judge Alec Gabbett returned Roger Bishop of Little Thatch, Crown, Lissycasey, Co Clare for trial to the next sittings of Ennis Circuit Court in connection with two smuggling related offences connected to the alleged illegal entry of the woman, who was living in Turkey at the time, into the State in March 2024. Advertisement In court, Garda Emmet Roche gave evidence of handing over the Book of Evidence to solicitor, Colum Doherty for the accused. Judge Alec Gabbett told Mr Doherty with the Book of Evidence now served, Mr Bishop did not have the option of entering a signed plea of guilt in the district court. Judge Gabbett said that Mr Bishop could enter a plea when arraigned before the circuit court. Judge Gabbett told Mr Bishop that if an alibi formed any part of his defence that he had 14 days in which to do so. Sgt Frank O'Grady told the court that the DPP consents to the return for trial to the next sittings of Ennis Circuit Court where more serious penalties apply after Judge Gráinne Malone declined district court jurisdiction last month after hearing an outline of the alleged facts in court from Det Garda Karen Barker from the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). Advertisement Declining jurisdiction last month, Judge Malone said: 'I appreciate that it is somewhat marginal, but in all of the circumstances, particularly the age discrepancy between the two and the element of preparing a fraudulent ID card, I am refusing jurisdiction.' Giving an outline of the facts, Det Garda Barker stated that on March 1st 2024, it will be alleged that Mr Bishop travelled to Turkey where he met a female. She said: 'He purchased tickets and a French ID card and assisted her in travelling to Dublin Airport, where he presented his passport and the French ID card with her details on it and gained entry." Dt Garda Barker said: 'It was subsequently found that the French ID card was false in the name of the female. She is 22.' Advertisement The nationality of the woman was not disclosed in court. Online relationship Asked by Judge Malone how did Mr Bishop came to meet the woman who is 53 years younger than him, Det. Barker said, 'They were in an online relationship.' Asked by Judge Malone where is she now, Det Garda Barker said: 'She subsequently claimed asylum. She attempted to leave the jurisdiction in May-June and Luxembourg returned her back to Dublin airport on the false French ID card she had gained entry with previously.' Asked by Judge Malone, did Mr Bishop stand to make any financial gain? Det Barker said: 'No, judge - she was culpable. She wanted to come to Ireland, and she got in a relationship. He thought he was in a relationship with her, but when she arrived here, it didn't go to plan.' Advertisement Det Garda Barker said that 'it wouldn't be one of the more serious cases we have dealt with'. Det Garda Barker said that the DPP had directed that the case be dealt with in the district court. Judge Malone said that the DPP has the benefit of all of the papers in this case, but said that she was refusing jurisdiction. Mr Bishop - who turns 76 in May - is charged with possessing a fraudulent French ID card at T1 at Dublin airport on March 1st, 2024 with the intention of assisting another person entry into the State in breach of Section 5 of the Immigration Act 2004 contrary to Section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons Act) 2021. Mr Bishop is also charged on March 1st, 2024, at T1, Dublin airport with intentionally assisting the entry of another person into the State, which was a breach of Section 5 of the Immigration Ac,t contrary to Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Act 2021.
