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Sunday World
an hour ago
- Sunday World
Jury selection begins in rape trial of Irish firefighter Terence Crosbie
He is accused of raping a woman as she slept at a hotel in Boston last year Jury selection has begun in the rape trial of Irish firefighter Terence Crosbie. It's alleged he raped a woman at a Boston hotel during St. Patrick's Day weekend celebrations in the city last year. Witnesses from Ireland are expected to be called to give evidence at the trial at Suffolk Superior Court when it gets underway. Opening statements in the trial of the married father are expected to begin within the next week. He's been held at Nashua Street jail in Boston since his arrested last year. The 38-year-old from Dublin was detained at Boston Logan International Airport as he attempted to fly back to Ireland a day early after speaking to cops. A Boston Police Department photo of Terence Crosbie News in 90 Seconds - 6th June 2025 He was charged on March 18 with the alleged rape of a woman at Omni Parker House, on March 14th and pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors allege he raped the 'female stranger' as she slept during a visit to Boston with members of the Dublin Fire Brigade. The woman (28) said she went to the Black Rose Irish Pub with her co-workers when she met an Irish man and his colleagues. Video allegedly shows the woman leaving the restaurant with the man at around 11.30pm, and returning to the hotel room he was sharing with Crosbie at the hotel. The man and the woman had a 'consensual encounter' before falling asleep in separate beds. She said she awoke to Crosbie on top of her, raping her. Court records state that she demanded he stop, but in response Crosbie allegedly said that he 'knew she wanted it', and called his friend 'pathetic' for falling asleep. The woman left the hotel and messaged a friend to say she had been assaulted. She went to hospital where she spoke to cops and underwent a sexual assault examination. In August, prosecutors requested a DNA swab from Crosbie for comparative testing after a rape kit from the woman found male DNA. Terence Crosbie at a previous court hearing 'A known DNA sample from the defendant will produce evidence relevant to the question of his guilt,' Assistant District Attorney Erin Murphy said. According to court documents, Crosbie objected to providing a sample on 'grounds of unreasonable searches and seizures.' In an interview with police, Crosbie denied the rape. He told police he climbed into bed not knowing she was even there, but he heard her gather her clothes and leave the room. His lawyer. Daniel C. Reilly said that his client was 'not concerned about what the DNA is going to return or say,' adding that 'he is adamant that he had no physical contact with her.' At a previous hearing, lawyers representing the Dublin Fire Brigade firefighter said he will 'do everything' to clear his name. 'I can tell you right now, he is going to fight and clear his name and do everything that he can to address these charges and maintain his innocence,' Boston attorney Brad Bailey told Boston 25 News Reporter Bob Ward. 'This is a man, Bob, who has never been in trouble before. Has no prior record, has never been in jail. Here he is, in a jail cell with no ability to make bail, really in a situation that is arguably punitive for somebody who has the presumption of innocence,' Bailey said. Dublin firefighter Terence Crosbie Crosbie was placed on leave by Dublin Fire Brigade. In a statement, his employer said: "Dublin Fire Brigade chief fire officer has been made aware that the Boston Police Department have begun a criminal investigation into an alleged serious case involving a member of Dublin Fire Brigade. "The firefighter has immediately been placed on leave. We cannot comment on the specific circumstances but we would reiterate the high standards that we expect from all who represent our organisation at any event. "As a result, we are conducting an internal investigation and establishing the facts in collaboration with the appropriate authorities and the organisers of the delegation. As this is a criminal investigation, we will not be making any further comment at this time." If you've been effected by any of the issues raised in this article, you can contact the Rape Crisis Centre on 1800 77 8888.
Dublin Live
2 days ago
- Business
- Dublin Live
Fire damages popular Dublin bar but they remain open despite damage
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A popular Dublin bar and restaurant was the victim of an early morning fire over the bank holiday weekend - but has remained open despite the damage. Gardai and emergency services rushed to South William Street favourite Alfie's on Monday morning after the incident at around 7am. Dublin Fire Brigade posted an image of a firefighter working on the site of the fire, which appeared to have taken place outside the main bar. The DFB tweeted: "Firefighters from Tara Street responded to a fire up against a premises over the weekend. A hose reel was used to extinguish the fire and further damage was prevented." Alfie's management confirmed that the fire "only caused minor decorative damage" to the front of the bar. They said: "Thank you so much to everyone who has reached out and shown concern for Alfie's. "We just want to let you know that, thankfully, the small fire only caused minor decorative damage to the front facade. No one was hurt, and the restaurant is fully operational. "We are OPEN as usual from 12PM to 10PM, ready to serve great food and welcome you with open arms. We truly appreciate all your support!" A garda spokesman added: "Gardaí received report of an incident of criminal damage by fire that occurred at approximately 7am on Monday, 2nd of June 2025 on South William Street, Dublin 2. No injuries were reported. "Investigations are ongoing." Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Extra.ie
3 days ago
- General
- Extra.ie
Popular restaurant damaged following Bank Holiday blaze
A popular Dublin restaurant and bar was left damaged over the Bank Holiday weekend following a fire. City centre restaurant Alfie's, located on 10 South William Street, sadly had a brush with Dublin Fire Brigade, who took to X to share an image of the damage. In a statement released on Tuesday morning (June 3), the Dublin Fire Brigade showed off the singed exterior of the beloved building. A popular Dublin restaurant and bar was left damaged over the Bank Holiday weekend following a fire. Pic: Instagram/Aflie's 'Firefighters from Tara Street responded to a fire up against a premises over the weekend,' the post began. 'A hose reel was used to extinguish the fire, and further damage was prevented.' Gardai also shared a statement regarding the blaze, writing: 'Gardaí received report of an incident of criminal damage by fire that occurred at approximately 7am on Monday, 2nd of June 2025 on South William Street, Dublin 2. Firefighters from Tara Street responded to a fire up against a premises over the weekend. A hose reel was used to extinguish the fire and further damage was prevented.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Fire crew tackle fallen tree after ‘crazy wind' speeds reach 100kph amid Met Eireann warning left ‘electrics flicking'
DUBLIN firefighters attended the scene of a fallen tree after winds reached a whopping 100kph in parts of the country yesterday. Galway, Mayo and Kerry were placed under the "heavy" rainfall alert from 2pm to 10pm yesterday. Met Eireann warned that very The impacts from the disruptive weather event brought localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions. And strong winds also made their way over to the east coast, where a large tree was completely uprooted in the residential suburb in County READ MORE ON DUBLIN The image shared by Dublin Fire Brigade on The tree blocked the driveway of a property when it came crashing down, leaving the residential owner stranded in their home. No injuries were reported. The scene was preserved while the team dealt with the hazard to drivers and pedestrians. Most read in Irish News Weather experts have revealed wind speeds reached up to 100kph in parts of Ireland yesterday. Taking to Facebook yesterday meteorologist Cathal Nolan warned high wind speeds were hitting in Mayo. Huge fire rips through London tower block with flats engulfed in flames as 75 firefighters scrambled Posting on Ireland's Weather Channel he said: "Winds gusting up to 100km/h in West Mayo just now "Sustained winds of 69km/h in Belmullet." And across the country people were feeling the rattle of gale force gusts. One person commented on the post: "Crazy wind in Sligo. Plant pots are flying all over the place." Another added: "Wild here near Carraroe, South Connemara. Electrics flicking." The meteorologist even predicted the large fallen tree warning trees left damaged after recent Storm Eowyn could come down. Cathal said yesterday: "Still plenty of loose trees and large branches that could well come down this evening." And branches and trees were down across the country as a result of the wind. One person said: "Plenty of branches down and large puddles of water on the roads between Belmullet and Ballina." Another added: "One tree down on way back from Athlone horrible windy night." 1 The firefighter team responded to a report of a fallen tree in Dublin Credit: X/Dublin Fire Brigade
Sunday World
27-05-2025
- Sunday World
Innocent family who ‘lost everything' after criminals firebombed wrong house appeal for help
'This attack wasn't meant for us but we are now living with the devastating consequences' The family lost everything in the incident The aftermath of the attack on the house An innocent family who almost lost their lives after reckless criminals firebombed the wrong house as part of an escalating Dublin feud have appealed for help. It had been reported that two people were hospitalised and a family dog killed when the home was targeted in an early morning attack in Ballyfermot, causing extensive damage. According to a GoFundMe appeal set up to help the family 'rebuild after a devastating attack', the incident has 'devastating consequences'. 'In the early hours of last week, at about 2.20am, my family's home was destroyed in a horrific and senseless act of violence,' the appeal reads. 'A firebomb was thrown through the window in what has been confirmed as a case of mistaken identity. This attack wasn't meant for us but we are now living with the devastating consequences.' The organiser reveals that his dad was asleep on the couch when the firebomb came through the window. 'If he hadn't been there to wake up and raise the alarm, my mother and my brother would likely have died in the fire. That thought haunts us. The house was engulfed in flames. They lost everything. Most heartbreakingly, our beloved dog Zach perished in the fire,' they add. The aftermath of the attack on the house News in 90 Seconds - May 27th 'My dad is an artist, and the fire also destroyed many of his original paintings, materials, and years of creative work—gone in moments. And to make matters worse, the house was uninsured, leaving no safety net to recover from the devastation.' Now displaced, the family is trying to pick up the pieces, but 'financial burden of temporary housing, replacing essentials, and beginning the long process of rebuilding is immense'. I'm reaching out to our community—friends, neighbours, and anyone moved by this tragedy—for help. Every donation will go directly to helping Patrick, Breda, and Luke recover and rebuild their lives,' the appeal adds. 'If you can't donate, please consider sharing this page. Your support, in any form, means the world to us. Thank you so much.' Detectives believe the attacks was carried out as part of a worsening city feud involving a young drug dealer and junior associates of mobster Brian Rattigan. There has been a spate of assaults and petrol bombings in recent weeks while one property was also shot up last year. An investigation is under way into the latest incident which happened at around 2.30am last Wednesday. Emergency services including Dublin Fire Brigade, paramedics and gardaí were alerted and two people taken to hospital as a precaution. Extensive damage was caused by a suspected petrol bomb and the family dog was killed. The lads who were sent out to petrol bomb their target clearly got the wrong house The residents who live at the property have no involvement in criminality and gardaí are satisfied the perpetrators targeted the wrong home. A source said: 'This is a decent family who have absolutely no involvement in what has been going on. The lads who were sent out to petrol bomb their target clearly got the wrong house. The family lost everything in the incident 'It shows the calibre of people involved in this feuding and how easily completely innocent people can get caught up in this'. A Garda spokesperson confirmed that an investigation into the incident of criminal damage by fire is under way. The Sunday World previously revealed how a partner of one of the feuding criminals was also warned by her boyfriend's rivals that she would be burnt out of her home. A drug dealer in his 20s is centrally involved in the dispute and was the victim of a violent attack Her partner, a drug dealer aged in his 20s, is centrally involved in the dispute and was the victim of a violent attack in the city centre recently. He was beaten over the head with weapons and also stabbed while receiving a bad slash wound to his face. His family home was also shot at in May of last year while his home and car were smashed up days before the assault on him. Days after that attack a series of coordinated petrol bomb attacks linked to the dispute were carried out in Drimnagh and Kildare. Gardaí believe two brothers, who are in their early 20s and junior associates of convicted killer Rattigan, are leading the feud against the young drug dealer. Rattigan led a gang involved in the deadly Crumlin/Drimnagh feud They were previously part of the same drugs gang but last year fell out in a row over drugs as well as a personal dispute over a woman. Rattigan led a gang involved in the deadly Crumlin/Drimnagh feud which claimed more than a dozen lives in the 2000s. He has served lengthy jail terms for drug offences and manslaughter. The mobster is not suspected of playing any direct role in the feud but gardaí believe he still has a key role in criminality in the area.
