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Irish Independent
19-05-2025
- Irish Independent
Three women charged with criminal damage after incident at Shannon Airport where garda was injured
Gardaí responded to a report of a security breach at Shannon Airport, Co Clare, shortly after 4pm on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The three women were brought before a special sitting of Ennis District Court on Sunday night. During the course of the incident, a Boeing 767 Omni Air International aircraft had red paint thrown over the side nose and cockpit. Three females, aged between 20 and 50 years, were reported to have breached the perimeter fence and gained access to an aircraft parked at a stand at the outer limit of the terminal. They were arrested at the scene and all three were conveyed to Garda Stations in Co Clare. During the course of the arrests, one member of An Garda Síochána was injured and has since been taken to University Hospital Limerick for assessment. Her injuries are non-life threatening. Operations at the airport were temporarily brought to a standstill and three aircraft were forced into a holding patterns. The incident was brought under control quickly and operations returned to normal shortly before 5pm. A garda spokesperson confirmed the three women were charged. 'Gardaí responded to an incident of criminal damage at Shannon Airport, Co. Clare that occurred shortly after 4pm on Saturday 17th May, 2025,' they said. 'Three females, aged between 20 and 50 years breached the perimeter fence and caused criminal damage. 'They were arrested at scene and conveyed to Garda Stations in Co. Clare. During the course of the arrests one member of An Garda Síochána was injured and has since been taken to University Hospital Limerick for assessment. Her injuries are non-life threatening. 'The three women have since been charged with one count of Criminal Damage Contrary to Section 2 of the Criminal Damage Act, 1991 and one count of Trespass Contrary to Section 11 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act, 1994 each and brought before a special sitting of the Ennis District Court on Sunday 18th May 2025 at 9pm.' 'As this is now a matter for the courts no further information is available.' A group called Palestine Action Eire posted footage purported to be taken in the aftermath of the incident on their social media channel on Instagram.
Irish Examiner
08-05-2025
- Irish Examiner
Woman barely avoided getting broken bottle in her face during attack on Cork City street
A woman was held up against a wall during a violent attack in Cork City and it was only because she held up her hand to protect herself that she avoided being struck in the face with a broken bottle. Sentencing of a 39-year-old man for attacking the woman in Cork City centre was adjourned until October 30 at Cork Circuit Criminal Court. Robert Nachtygal of no fixed address pleaded guilty to a charge of assault with intent to cause bodily harm to a woman in her 30s in October 2023, contrary to the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act. Garda Kevin Roche charged Nachtygal with this offence. Sergeant Dave Delea outlined the background to the case when it was first before Cork District Court. He said it arose out of an alleged incident after 9.30pm on October 23, 2023, on Lower Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork. 'It is alleged that Robert Nachtygal of no fixed address pinned a 35-year-old woman up against a wall on Lower Oliver Plunkett Street and punched her a number of times into the face and head, only stopping when another man intervened. 'The woman then walked away but returned almost immediately at which point he caught her by the hair and dragged her over to a nearby car and he pinned her up against this. 'It is alleged that Robert Nachtygal then picked up a bottle neck of a broken Smirnoff vodka bottle and drew it up to her face in a very aggressive manner trying to stab it at her face and neck, barely giving the woman enough time to get her right hand up to her face to protect herself, receiving cuts to her hand and wrist in doing so. "She received a gash that was bleeding heavily. The entire incident was captured on CCTV,' Sgt Delea said. Sentencing was adjourned until October by Judge Helen Boyle and the accused was remanded in continuing custody.
RTÉ News
06-05-2025
- Politics
- RTÉ News
New face cover powers for gardaí to come before Cabinet
Gardaí will be able to require a protestor to remove a face covering, if they suspect it is being worn to conceal their identity or intimidate others, under legislation going to Cabinet today by Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan. The Minister is also seeking to criminalise those who seek sex in exchange for rent. The Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act is to be ammended to permit gardaí to require a person to remove a face covering, where an officer reasonably suspects that it is being worn in order to facilitate the commission of, or hinder the investigation, of an offence. The provision would also provide gardaí with an express power to remove or seize the face-covering, without a warrant, if any person refuses to abide by an instruction. The stated aim of the law is to serve as a deterrent against disorderly conduct and intimidation in public places. Minister O'Callaghan is also moving against what is often termed 'Sex for Rent' by introducing two new offences: offering accommodation in exchange of sex and the advertising of accommodation for the same motivation. The proposed legislation will also modify the law governing the disclosure of counselling records in sexual offence trials. The ammedment would ensure that a disclosure hearing is held in all cases, so that victims no longer feel pressure to waive their right to one out of a fear this could hinder the investigation.
Sunday World
05-05-2025
- Sunday World
Limerick man Wayne Dundon facing trial for violent disorder after jail incident
Dundon (47) appeared at Dublin Circuit Court for an arraignment hearing via videolink on Tuesday where he pleaded not guilty to the charge. Wayne Dundon will stand trial next year accused of violent disorder in Mountjoy Prison. Limerick man Dundon (47) appeared at Dublin Circuit Court for an arraignment hearing via videolink on Tuesday where he pleaded not guilty to the charge. The case relates to an alleged incident in Mountjoy Prison in July 2023 where eight inmates were alleged to have been involved. A person found guilty of the offence of violent disorder is liable on conviction in the Circuit Court to a fine and or imprisonment of up to 10 years in prison. The court heard Dundon, with an address at Mountjoy Prison, was pleading not guilty to the charge. He was remanded in custody and is due to stand trial on November 11, 2026. Dundon is charged that on July 7, 2023 at Mountjoy Prison on the North Circular Road, Dublin, he committed violent disorder in that he with other persons, namely Cian Fay, John Paul Maughan, Andrew Macken, Nasser Mossy, Stephen Coveney, Michael Quinn, Eamon Savage present together, used or threatened to use unlawful violence and such conduct, taken together, was such as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at said place to fear for his or another person's safety. Wayne Dundon faces trial next year Today's News in 90 Seconds - May 5th The charge is contrary to Section 15 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act, 1994. Co-accused John Maughan, who also appeared by videolink, entered a guilty plea when he appeared in court on Tuesday. Maughan, whose address was given as the Skypacker Hostel on Little Lane, Dublin 1, will be sentenced on June 2. Four other men charged with the incident at Mountjoy on that day have pleaded not guilty. Andrew Macken, (32), from Forth Road, East Wall, Dublin, has been given a trial date of May 15, 2026. Michael Quinn (34) , with an address at Malone Flats, Market St, Ardee, Co Louth has been given a court date of May 13, 2026. Stephen Coveney (29) of St Finian's Avenue, Ard Finnan Clonmel, Tipperary, will stand trial on Mary 13, 2026 Nasser Mossy (26) from Deerhaven View, Clonee, Dublin, was previously given a trial date of November 11, 2026 after also pleading not guilty. A bench warrant was issued for the arrest of Eamon Savage (37) from Emmett Road, Inchicore, Dublin after he failed to appear in court on Tuesday. Cian Fay (29) from Empress Place in Dublin will be arraigned next Tuesday.
