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Monday
12th October 2026
what the jury didn't hear
Journalism helped bring George Gibney to court - then his lawyers used it for their case
Cut the Crap
Locals and councillors call for action after '57 bags' of horse manure dumped in Dublin
Analysis
Drumcree: How one decision reopened old wounds and raised the stakes
Brian Rowan retraced the roads of Drumcree last week, 28 years after reporting from the front line of the dispute, and found the ghosts of the past stirring once more.
Courts
'You will be heard': Woman abused by George Gibney as a child urges other victims to come forward
billy stickland
'He was incredibly confident': Photographer recalls taking 'sinister' 1988 pictures of Gibney
“He loved being photographed. I’d say he was delighted to see his picture in the paper,” said photographer Billy Stickland.
Central Criminal Court
George Gibney jailed for 15 and a half years for sex abuse and attempted rape
The 78-year-old was convicted of 39 counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted rape in July following a two-week trial at the Central Criminal Court.
e-waste
Irish people are buying and binning massive amounts of 'fast tech' like mini fans and chargers
the vatican
Pope Leo wished 'swift recovery' after announcing he needs operation to remove lump on his lung
ColumnRAISING THEM RIGHT
Vogue Williams is right, can we please stop telling new parents to enjoy every single minute?
Melbourne
Australian man linked to suspected Flydubai hijacker condemns prosecutor's 'false accusations'
Must ReadMental Health
Two maternity hospitals not providing mental health services to pregnant women and new mothers
More than half of the regional maternity hospitals providing mental health services are not operating at full capacity.
Sunday
11th October 2026
Opinionanimal welfare ireland
Why is the government keeping the greyhound industry on life support with taxpayers' money?
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