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Irish Examiner
4 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Éamonn Cregan: Playing Cork twice is bad enough... now you have to beat them again and again
For a man who stresses he has no social media presence, Éamonn Cregan was surprised by how many people knew he turned 80 last month. But having contributed to plenty of pen pics down through the years, it wasn't going to be a secret for long just as it wasn't for his old colleague Richie Bennis when he hit the milestone last February or Tom Ryan last August. Saturday's Munster final fills him with excitement but, like Babs Keating who became an octogenarian in April of last year, he thinks it comes too soon. 'They'd want to put on their thinking caps now above in Croke Park and in the Munster Council for this to change. You can no longer have teams going out of the championship before the summer months. It's wrong. The club doesn't attract the same crowds.' Cregan is no curmudgeon. Never in his wildest dreams did he imagine he would live to see Limerick's current riches. Over a 10-season period, he won four Munster medals. For the county to be on the cusp of a seventh in as many years, well it's just utopian, he says. 'Many of this crowd lost a minor All-Ireland final (in 2014) and that was the best thing that happened to them because it showed that they weren't as good as they thought they might be. Then they progressed, and then suddenly 21s, two 21s, and then an All-Ireland. 'I was asked to speak to them after they lost that minor All-Ireland and my last sentence was to them, 'You might think this is the end, but this is only the beginning.' Now, I said that just to cheer them up because they lost an All-Ireland final. I didn't think it would come so fast. But it's a dream come true, I'm in heaven. 'I don't know whether people could understand 45 years of being in the desert, and I'm going to look back over it, and I'm saying to myself, 'Jesus, what things were done wrong in that 45 years, and what things were done right.'' It's 50 years since Cregan lined out injured against Cork in a Munster final. 'I pulled a hamstring in 1975 outside training, and I didn't even know what a hamstring was. I was being treated with vinegar and poitín. I asked, 'Will it be alright for the Munster final?' 'Ah, you will, of course, of course.' Ten minutes in, Willie Walsh turned me, and I wasn't taken off even though I told him I couldn't move. I wasn't taken off.' As someone who in championship lost to Cork (six times) more often than beat them (twice, one draw), Cregan is naturally wary of a Cork backlash after Limerick's 16-point win last month. 'They (Cork) didn't expect to be beaten the last day, and I'll give you an example of what I'm talking about. A friend of mine has a bet with three Cork fellas and it was they who suggested the All-Ireland final will be Limerick and Cork. I wouldn't even think of going that far. 'We would have expected Cork to be in the Munster final as much as Limerick played so well in the first half the last day. But playing Cork twice is bad enough. In our day if you beat them, you beat them and that was enough for you. Now you have to beat them again and again.' John Kiely's unprecedented success with Limerick might suggest they will never look outside their county for a manager again. In 12 years, they had four Cork men at the helm. Kiely himself was a selector to one of them – John Allen – but Cregan is not so sure that Limerick have reached the point of self-sufficiency. 'Not necessarily. It depends on the people being put forward. We have an exceptional group at the moment, and we were very lucky to get them. John had the background experience of being a principal in a school, plus he had been involved in teams way before. During the time of the strike, the Limerick strike. John was in charge of that second (intermediate) team and I have tremendous respect for him because of that. He took over, he knew what he had, and he went on. 'John has an exceptional group, there's no doubt, and it's a combination of all the small parts, plus good leadership. It's a very high standard, and for anybody to get to that level. Like, I was there three times, and I failed three times. It's tough going.'
RTÉ News
16-05-2025
- Politics
- RTÉ News
Judiciary pay tribute to the late Aodhán Ó Faoláin
A High Court judge has led tributes in court to reporter Aodhán Ó Faoláin who died last week. Mr Justice Brian Cregan said he wanted to pay tribute to Mr Ó Faoláin, on behalf of the judiciary before the formal business of the court began this morning. Mr Ó Faoláin reported from the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court for most national and local media organisations in Ireland. The judge said that in the days since Mr Ó Faoláin's death, it was as if the legal community suddenly realised what had been lost. He said this was reflected in the tributes paid to him from judges, lawyers and the Attorney General as well as colleagues in the media. Mr Justice Cregan said Mr Ó Faoláin's writing was simple, direct and free of jargon. He said his opening sentences always made the reader want to read more. The judge said it was a core principle of the Constitution that justice should be administered in public and this required court reporters to tell the stories to their readers. While barristers got lost in legal principles, he said Aodhán always told the stories of the people at the heart of the cases in an interesting, accurate and accessible way, a skill for which he was justly admired. The judge said the loss of a member of one of the many communities who worked in the Four Courts was always felt, and he said Mr Ó Faoláin would be a great loss to everyone who worked in the building. He said it was heartbreaking that he had passed away at such a young age, and the eulogy by his wife, Janet, at his funeral service showed just how heartbreaking it was. Mr Justice Cregan said those working in the Four Courts would miss him and would honour his memory. Mr Ó Faoláin was cremated after a funeral service at the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium in Harold's Cross in Dublin yesterday. The service was attended by many leading figures from the worlds of law and journalism, including Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan, Supreme Court judges, Gerard Hogan and Séamus Woulfe, Court of Appeal judge Brian O'Moore, High Court judges Conleth Bradley, Cian Ferriter, Charles Meenan and other members of the judiciary as well as a number of senior barristers, registrars from the High and Supreme courts and current and former tip staff.
Irish Times
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Irish Times
Council retakes possession of home of 1916 Rising leader after alleged trespassers vacate building
Dublin City Council has retaken possession of the former home and shop of 1916 Rising leader Tom Clarke on Amiens Street after a dozen alleged trespassers vacated the property, the High Court has heard. Last November, the council issued High Court proceedings aimed at restraining 'persons unknown' from trespassing at the property after receiving reports of unauthorised occupation last May. On Tuesday, Gavin Mooney SC, for the council, said that an undertaking had been agreed by those allegedly trespassing to vacate the house. He said that, upon inspection, there had been 'slightly more damage' to the property than thought, but that this would not be an issue. READ MORE None of the 12 named alleged trespassers was in court before Mr Justice Brian Cregan, who adjourned the matter. Mr Mooney said the 12 individuals had now given their names to the council and vacated the house. In February, an application by the council for a court-ordered inspection of the Georgian building was adjourned amid concerns of a 'stand-off' with anyone occupying the premises. One of the alleged trespassers told the High Court that while some in occupancy 'had no huge objection' to the inspection, others were not sure. 'We deal with things by consensus,' then-occupant Jem Cleaver told the court. Ms Cleaver told Mr Justice Cregan that she did not want a 'stand off' between any of the occupants and any council staff entering and inspecting the seven-bedroom building. Dublin City Council was seeking to inspect the premises, which dates from the 1790s, for damages caused either by Storm Éowyn or by the occupants. Mr Justice Cregan had been told the occupants accepted that they had to vacate the heritage site by May 12th, but opposed an inspection, which they feared would violate their privacy and prejudice them on any council housing list should they give their names to officials. The council had spent €630,000 on purchasing the run-down building in 2018 with plans to transform it into a museum and community centre. The court previously heard works had not begun as a chosen contractor pulled out in 2023, but that the council was 'anxious' to revive its restoration plan.
The Journal
29-04-2025
- The Journal
Council re-takes possession of former home of 1916 rising leader after alleged trespassers vacate
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL has re-taken possession of the former home and shop of 1916 Rising leader Tom Clarke, on Amiens Street in Dublin, after a dozen alleged trespassers vacated the property, the High Court has heard. Last November, the council issued High Court proceedings aimed at restraining 'persons unknown' from trespassing at the property after receiving reports of unauthorised occupation last May. Today at the High Court, Gavin Mooney SC, for the council, said that an undertaking had been agreed by those allegedly trespassing to vacate the house. He added that, upon inspection, there had been 'slightly more damage' to the property than thought, but that this would not be an issue. None of the 12 named alleged trespassers were in court this morning before Mr Justice Brian Cregan, who adjourned the matter. Mr Mooney said the 12 individuals had now given their names to the council and vacated the house. Advertisement In February, an application by the council for a court-ordered inspection of the Georgian building was adjourned amid concerns of a 'stand-off' with anyone occupying the premises. One of the alleged trespassers told the High Court that while some in occupancy 'had no huge objection' to the inspection, others were not sure. 'We deal with things by consensus,' then-occupant Jem Cleaver told the court. Ms Cleaver told Mr Justice Cregan that she did not want a 'stand off' between any of the occupants and any council staff entering and inspecting the seven-bedroom building. Dublin City Council was seeking to inspect the premises, which dates from the 1790s, for damages caused either by Storm Éowyn or by the occupants. Mr Justice Cregan had been told the occupants accepted that they had to vacate the heritage site by May 12 next but opposed an inspection, which they feared would violate their privacy and prejudice them on any council housing list should they give their names to officials. The council spent €630,000 on purchasing the run-down building in 2018 with plans to transform it into a museum and community centre. The court previously heard works have not begun as a chosen contractor pulled out in 2023, but that the council is 'anxious' to revive its restoration plan. 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
BBC News
04-04-2025
- BBC News
Murder weapon used by Dale Cregan accomplice found 12 years on
A handgun used in a murder carried out by notorious police killer Dale Cregan and his henchman has been recovered 12 years later. The Glock self-loading pistol was used to shoot David Short at his home in Manchester in August 2012 - three months after Cregan and his gang allies had also murdered Mr Short's son, Mark, in a was on the run for those murders in September 2012 when he lured two police officers, PCs Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone, to a house and killed Manchester Police (GMP) found one of the weapons used on Mr Short on 7 April 2024, during a raid on a safehouse in Moss Side used by a drugs gang who made rap videos about their exploits. Ballistic tests confirmed it had been fired by Anthony Wilkinson, who was beside Cregan as the pair chased David Short through his house in Clayton, east Manchester, before shooting him at least nine times on 10 August 2012. Cregan, who wanted Mr Short dead so he would not try to avenge his son, then tossed a grenade onto Mr Short's body as he lay dying. Mr Short had been in the toilets of the Cotton Tree pub in Droylsden on 25 May 2012 when Cregan and others opened fire. A court later heard he emerged to find his 23-year-old son fatally wounded, and cradled him in his arms as he died. Wilkinson was jailed for life with a minimum term of 35 years after admitting Mr Short's murder, while Cregan received a whole-life order after admitting the murders of David and Mark Short, PC Bone and PC Hughes.A GMP spokesperson told the BBC the gun was "one of two" used in the murder of David Short. The weapon Cregan had fired was the same he later used to kill the two police officers and had been already been recovered at the scene of that attack. But more than a decade later, the gun Wilkinson fired at Mr Short was still in use by criminals on the streets of Greater Manchester. Tests on the Glock revealed it had also been used in three other non-fatal shootings, including one as recently as 2023, which remains unsolved. It is unclear how the handgun ended up in the hands of the gang arrested in 2024, but criminal groups regularly trade or share illegal weapons. It was discovered as part of an investigation into a criminal gang operating a heroin and crack-cocaine supply line known locally as the Lex Line. Detectives found Clint Curtis, 34, was the head of the group which had a network of safe-houses across Manchester and Stockport. Curtis also saw himself as a rap artist, the force found, recording high-end production music videos where he bragged of his exploits on the streets. Det Insp Rick Castley from GMP said the videos, published on YouTube, "glorified the criminality that he was engaged in". Curtis and his accomplices were placed under surveillance and across April and May 2024 raids were carried out on properties linked to the gang. On 7 May, an address in Caythorpe Street, Moss Side, was searched where the Glock and a large quantity of bullets were recovered from a messy bedroom. The occupant of the house, Giovanna Edmondson, was arrested. Two other members of the gang, 33-year-old David Curtis and Jerome Williams, 35, were also rounded up by police. Clint Curtis later pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, and was found guilty of possessing a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life. He was jailed for 19 years and four months at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court. Williams was convicted of the same offences and received 12 years in prison, while David Curtis was convicted of the drugs offences and got a six year sentence. Edmundson was convicted of possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to enable another to endanger life and was jailed for five years. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
