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Crowds march against racism following assault of Indian national in Tallaght
CROWDS MARCHED FROM City Hall on Dame Street to the Dáil this afternoon in protest against racism. The protest stemmed from an attack on an Indian national in Tallaght last weekend. It has been condemned as a racist attack by local representatives. The incident on Saturday evening saw the innocent man assaulted by a group of youths in the Parkhill Road area of Kilnamanagh in south-west Dublin , having been falsely accused of acting inappropriately. The man, who is aged in his 40s, was stripped of his pants and underwear by the gang during the vicious attack. He was brought to Tallaght University Hospital for treatment of his injuries, according to gardaí. Advertisement Garda sources said they're satisfied the man was not behaving inappropriately and was wrongly targeted. A silent vigil was held in support of the man outside the Department of Justice yesterday afternoon. The protest today, which was supported by a number of groups, was organised by members of the migrant community in Ireland. Ahead of the protest, organisers said that the migrant community in Ireland is 'extremely angry' at the attack, and that it is one of many that has taken place. 'Racist attacks are massively under-reported and under-investigated. There is real fear among people about letting their children and teenagers out. 'This Indian man came here to work in a multinational company. A huge contribution is made by migrant workers to Ireland's economy and society. But the growth of racism and the far right internationally is allowing hate, lies and division to spread and making these type of assaults more common.' The organisers added that today's protest was about the 'entire migrant community in Ireland to come together', as well as appealing to Irish people, trade unions, and community groups to come out and show their support. 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
The Journal
21-07-2025
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Convicted killer used €100,000 of criminal earnings to finance renovations of his Limerick home
A CONVICTED KILLER who is a member of a gang involved in violent feuding used €100,000 of the proceeds of crime to renovate his house, a court has been told. Detective Garda Ronan O'Reilly told the Special Criminal Court that Richard Treacy (36), was involved in a feud in the city – he served six years for the manslaughter of another man. Richard Treacy (36), of Downey St, Garryowen, Co Limerick, pleaded guilty that he, between 1 January, 2014 and 12 January, 2021, knowing or being reckless as to whether renovation work carried out at his home address was the proceeds of criminal conduct, did disguise the true source of the property. The offence is contrary to section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010. The Downey Street house is registered in the name of his mother but Treacy lives there with his two children and his partner. O'Reilly told the court that the gardaí had carried out a search at the house on 17 June 2020 and found money in euros and sterling in a number of locations. They found €4,000 in a drawer in a bedroom, €500 and €600 in cash in a kitchen cupboard and £3,900 in sterling. Following this Treacy came to the garda station and spoke to gardaí under caution – in this interview he claimed that the monies they seized were for renovations of his home. Treacy said his mother gave him the €4,000 for an extension but gave no explanation for the sterling. He said he saved the €600 and that the €500 was his dole money. Advertisement Garda enquiries led detectives to seek an order to freeze the financial accounts of the Richard Treacy. The gardaí also engaged a quantity surveyor and other experts to assist them in their investigation. When asked for the details of the previous convictions of the accused O'Reilly told the judges that Treacy had served a six year term for the manslaughter of a man in a feud in Limerick. That was in connection to the death of Darren Coughlan who was attacked and beaten to death on the Old Cratloe Road in the city in 2005. Three years after that the dead man's brother John shot Treacy's brother Daniel. John Coughlan is serving a life sentence for that crime. Treacy is also a nephew of the Limerick city gang leader Kieran Keane. O'Reilly listed other convictions including public order, dangerous driving and an incident violent disorder related to feuding in Limerick city. Barrister for the Defence Lorcan Connolly raised an application for the three judge panel to be recused stating that the mention of feuding was not specific and included in the charges for his client. Connolly told the judges that that the feud 'phraseology didn't feature in any part of the case'. The barrister said the garda 'went off piste' and said it to 'colour' the defendant in the minds of the judges. After rising briefly the three judges returned and Ms Justice Karen O'Connor, presiding, said they would not recuse themselves from the sentence hearing. She said that all three judges were 'very experienced at ignoring certain matters'. The Judge adjourned the case for sentence until 20 October – Treacy has been remanded on continuing bail. 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
The Journal
01-05-2025
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Man (50s) appears in court charged with raping woman 35 times in Co Donegal
A MAN HAS appeared in court charged with raping a woman 35 times in Co Donegal. The accused, who is now aged in his 50s, appeared at Letterkenny District Court charged with the litany of alleged sexual offences. He is charged that on dates in the 1980s, at various locations in Donegal, he raped the woman. The accused cannot be named at this stage to protect the identity of the alleged victim. The charges are all Contrary to Section 48 of the Offences Against the Person Act, 1861 and Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) Act, 1981. Advertisement Garda Sergeant Jim Collins told the court that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had consented for the accused to go forward for trial at the next sitting of the Circuit Criminal Court. Judge Eiteain Cunningham was told that Gardaí had no objection to bail. However, a range of bail conditions were imposed on the accused man including that he stay at a named address, have no contact whatsoever with the alleged injured party and be of good behaviour. He was also ordered not to leave the jurisdiction before informing Detective Garda Eimear Hassett. The man's solicitor, Patsy Gallagher, said he was seeking a number of medical certs on behalf of his client. The case was adjourned to 16 June for the service of a book of evidence. 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
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27-04-2025
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Three arrested for offences during anti-immigration protest and counter demo in Dublin
Tens of thousands attended an anti-immigration protest on Saturday afternoon, which began at the Garden of Remembrance on Parnell Square. At the same time, a counter demonstration organised by the group United Against Racism was held outside the GPO. Advertisement Garda headquarters based in the Phoenix Park confirmed that An Garda Síochána 'policed a number of public gatherings in Dublin city centre on Saturday.' There was a significant garda presence along O'Connell Street and Luas services were disrupted for several hours. Gardaí have confirmed that three people were arrested for public order offences and added that "no further information on these arrests is available. No major incidents of note occurred,' a garda spokesperson said. In a video filmed in the Garden of Remembrance before the protest, MMA fighter Conor McGregor told those leading the march to 'be calm, be clear, speak with dignity.' Advertisement McGregor, who is appealing the verdict reached by a civil jury last November which found that he sexually assaulted Nikita Hand in the Beacon Hotel in 2018 and awarded her almost €250,000 in damages, has recently signalled his intention to run in the Irish presidential election. He claimed it was a protest against 'the failure of the Irish government and our full disapproval of it.' Dublin City councillors Gavin Pepper, Philip Sutcliffe and Malachy Steenson and Fingal councillor Patrick Quinlan gave speeches alongside a number of anti-immigration activists who were present. Thousands of protestors made their way down to O'Connell Street, with many carrying tricolour flags and a number carrying Make Ireland Great Again placards. Signs with slogans including Irish lives matter, Coolock Says No, and Ireland is Full could also be seen. Shouts and chants heard during the protest included, 'Get them out', and 'Ireland for the Irish'. Both the protest and counter demonstration also chanted: 'Whose streets? Our streets.'
