The official Cork court report thread.

[Warm Leatherette]

How was this fella able to plead guilty to attempted murder when the victim died?

Eight-year jail term for man who pleaded guilty to attempted murder in Cork

Ms Justice Siobhán Lankford imposed a sentence of 10 years with the last two years suspended on Aaron Babbington at the Central Criminal Court ...

www.echolive.ie

 

[MerchantOfEnnis]

Bag of scum

Although some will probably argue that I can't be disgusted at this guy because I said I'd have a pint with Conor McGregor

Cork landlord jailed for seven years over rape of tenant

A 62-year-old landlord and former international rower who raped one of his tenants after plying her with drink has been jailed for seven years at the Central Criminal Court.

www.rte.ie

 

[PussyinBoots]

Jesus I know a guy called Babington who is NOT like that guy. From same area as well. Let's just say the Babington I know is on the other bus to put it mildly. They're both blonde though. Could be brothers.

Yeah so he went for a guy with a knife, killed him, then got away with "attempted"?

 

[PussyinBoots]

Heard he had 143 priors as well.

He'll be out in 6 years.

 

[Clairecarebear]

Jesus I know a guy called Babington who is NOT like that guy. From same area as well. Let's just say the Babington I know is on the other bus to put it mildly. They're both blonde though. Could be brothers.

Yeah so he went for a guy with a knife, killed him, then got away with "attempted"?

His stepfather was Barry Hurley. Notorious around the city. He was part of the Spike Island riots.

 

[PussyinBoots]

His stepfather was Barry Hurley. Notorious around the city. He was part of the Spike Island riots.

He died recently did he?

 

[Clairecarebear]

Judge cuts fines against five Cork men caught with iron bars hunting wildlife with dogs

The judge at Cork Circuit Appeals Court said they 'would present as a very intimidating bunch of men if you arrived on someone’s land with dogs and bars'

www.irishexaminer.com

I always feel these type of things are almost like a reward for not working.
Plenty of genuine people need a bit of help if out of work.
If lads can be out hunting they can work.

 

[Clairecarebear]

He died recently did he?

Yes I'd say about 12 months ago maybe more

 

[omar]

Judge cuts fines against five Cork men caught with iron bars hunting wildlife with dogs

The judge at Cork Circuit Appeals Court said they 'would present as a very intimidating bunch of men if you arrived on someone’s land with dogs and bars'

www.irishexaminer.com

I always feel these type of things are almost like a reward for not working.
Plenty of genuine people need a bit of help if out of work.
If lads can be out hunting they can work.

Agreed and if they didn't have free legal aid would they even have appealed the fines?

What cost to the state here to have a fine reduced by €200 a man

 

[Great-Bit-O-Stuff]

Man who threatened to kill social worker and assaulted her at Cork courthouse pays €1,500 to charity

Accused man pleaded guilty to making the death threats, telling woman: 'I’m going to take your life'

www.irishexaminer.com