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Tuesday 23 June 2026 Wexford: 25°C
Central Criminal Court
Former sports coach goes on trial accused of sexually abusing four girls in 1970s and 1980s
The man (77) is accused of 78 indecent assaults and one attempted rape.
Dublin
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Court of Appeal
Former Limerick hurler sees €950K damages award reduced on appeal
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Fire Safety
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Dublin
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The World Cup and domestic violence
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Scotland
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