#Courts

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Trial into Waterford e-scooter deaths pushed back to this autumn 

Trial into Waterford e-scooter deaths pushed back to this autumn 

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

The trial was expected to go ahead earlier this summer
'I don't want to do this' - Hung jury over Waterford shop assault

'I don't want to do this' - Hung jury over Waterford shop assault

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

A jury failed to come to a verdict over an alleged assault causing harm inside a shop in Waterford City
Man jailed for heroin and crack cocaine possession in Waterford

Man jailed for heroin and crack cocaine possession in Waterford

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

'This court has to deal with the repercussions of heroin and crack cocaine all the time'
‘No silly games’ - Panic alarm activated at Waterford store after man enters with knife and steals cash

‘No silly games’ - Panic alarm activated at Waterford store after man enters with knife and steals cash

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

As the hooded man snatched the cash from the register, the cashier discretely pressed a panic button
Waterford man accused of murder performed CPR on his girlfriend

Waterford man accused of murder performed CPR on his girlfriend

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

The case continues at Waterford Central Criminal Court
Revolut ignore solicitor's requests in alleged money laundering case 

Revolut ignore solicitor's requests in alleged money laundering case 

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

The solicitor informed Judge Kevin Staunton that the information he is seeking from Revolut is essential to advise and progress the case
Alleged theft from Homesavers in Waterford

Alleged theft from Homesavers in Waterford

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Mr Delahunty said that staff working in the store merely assumed that she was stealing and thus approached her
Efforts to obtain psychiatric help for prisoner are 'no further along'

Efforts to obtain psychiatric help for prisoner are 'no further along'

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

There has been serious difficulties in acquiring psychiatric supports for the man while he is in custody
Interpol identify local man illegally publishing intimate images online 

Interpol identify local man illegally publishing intimate images online 

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

It is alleged that the man published intimate imagery of another person on Twitter
Woman is verbally abused while playing in park with her young grandchildren

Woman is verbally abused while playing in park with her young grandchildren

Fri, 03 Jul, 2026

A number of connected people all living on the same street are included in a restraining order against the defendant
Still no progress in Waterford murder trial 

Still no progress in Waterford murder trial 

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

The court was informed that a book of evidence was not ready to be served
Waterford District Court cases pushed out as Minister drives on with controversial flat fee

Waterford District Court cases pushed out as Minister drives on with controversial flat fee

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

On Tuesday, hundreds of matters were adjourned to autumn due to the ongoing industrial action and summer recess looms 
Woman sentenced for heroin possession in Waterford city 

Woman sentenced for heroin possession in Waterford city 

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

Judge Kevin Staunton, presiding over Waterford District Court, sentenced the woman to two months in prison for the offence
Waterford man kicked woman down stairs and pinned her to a bed, holding her against her will

Waterford man kicked woman down stairs and pinned her to a bed, holding her against her will

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Prosecutor Niall Storan told the jury: ""Put yourself in the position of a victim of domestic violence."
62-year-old woman in Waterford court over public order offence

62-year-old woman in Waterford court over public order offence

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

The woman attracted attention after being refused entry on to a bus
Thefts from Dunnes, Tesco, Boyle Sports and more

Thefts from Dunnes, Tesco, Boyle Sports and more

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

He stole a Revolut card from the premises of Boyle Sports on Barrack Street
Man in court over theft of beer keg from Waterford bar

Man in court over theft of beer keg from Waterford bar

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

The stolen property is valued at €500
Man appears before judge for theft of whiskey and public order breaches in Waterford

Man appears before judge for theft of whiskey and public order breaches in Waterford

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Judge Darach McCarthy applied Section 1(2) of the Probation Act
Man in Waterford court for giving the middle finger to Gardaí 

Man in Waterford court for giving the middle finger to Gardaí 

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

He was ordered to pay €100 to the Court Poor Box
Before Waterford court over dumbbell offence

Before Waterford court over dumbbell offence

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Judge Kevin Staunton convicted and sentenced Mr Halpin to six months, which he suspended for 12 months
Before Waterford court for drug possession offences

Before Waterford court for drug possession offences

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Judge Kevin Staunton adjourned the matter for 12 months to see what progress the defendant makes
Murder accused due to appear before Waterford court

Murder accused due to appear before Waterford court

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

It is likely that on this appearance a book of evidence will be served
Man charged with murder of woman in her 80s found in home in West Waterford

Man charged with murder of woman in her 80s found in home in West Waterford

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

His solicitor Ken Cunningham requested that the accused be psychiatrically and medically examined
Violent Waterford criminal 'upped and left' court before murder sentence handed down

Violent Waterford criminal 'upped and left' court before murder sentence handed down

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Judge criticises 'appalling' behaviour of Wayne Roche, who 'upped and left' court before mandatory life sentence for murder handed down
Panic alarm activated at petrol station in Waterford city during attempted robbery  

Panic alarm activated at petrol station in Waterford city during attempted robbery  

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

'The offence is serious, but evidence is slight' - defence solicitor
Waterford Judge grants community service order for drug possession

Waterford Judge grants community service order for drug possession

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

'It is encouraging that he has had no previous convictions since 2013'
Powerful e-scooter lands man in Waterford court

Powerful e-scooter lands man in Waterford court

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

The voltage of the battery was beyond what is legally permitted, but the defendant didn’t realise
Drugs trade ‘almost impossible to deal with’ - Waterford Judge

Drugs trade ‘almost impossible to deal with’ - Waterford Judge

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

The court heard that over €3,000 worth of cannabis was seized, as well as cash
Fined over Waterford roundabout collision

Fined over Waterford roundabout collision

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Solicitor Ken Cunningham said his client should have been in the right hand lane taking the third exit
Delays in getting psychiatric help for prisoners 'diabolical'

Delays in getting psychiatric help for prisoners 'diabolical'

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

There has been an ongoing saga for months regarding difficulties acquiring psychiatric supports for the man while he is in custody
Trial commences in Waterford as man accused of sexually abusing his partner's daughter

Trial commences in Waterford as man accused of sexually abusing his partner's daughter

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

The gardaí were first made aware of the alleged sexual assaults in April 2023
Woman stole fake nails from TK Maxx in Waterford

Woman stole fake nails from TK Maxx in Waterford

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Judge John Cheatle ordered the woman to pay €50 to the Court Poor Box
Shoplifter convicted and sentenced after spate of thefts in Waterford city

Shoplifter convicted and sentenced after spate of thefts in Waterford city

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Judge Kevin Staunton convicted and sentenced the woman to six months
52-year-old man was aggressive and abusive to gardaí 

52-year-old man was aggressive and abusive to gardaí 

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

The judge decided to dismiss the charges under section 1(2) of the Probation Act
Man with 151 previous convictions is back in court for intoxication at UHW 

Man with 151 previous convictions is back in court for intoxication at UHW 

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

The vast majority of the man’s previous convictions are for public order-related matters
60-year-old man who stalked young woman in Dungarvan due to be sentenced 

60-year-old man who stalked young woman in Dungarvan due to be sentenced 

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Gardaí said that Whelan was at high risk of committing offences of a similar nature if granted bail
20-year-old given suspended sentence for drug charges 

20-year-old given suspended sentence for drug charges 

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

€886 worth of cannabis, €280 worth of ecstasy pills and €1,619 of cocaine were found.
Disqualified for drink driving in Waterford city

Disqualified for drink driving in Waterford city

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

The man registered 37mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath
Gardaí called after toy gun is pointed at woman 

Gardaí called after toy gun is pointed at woman 

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

A resident informed gardaí that a neighbour of hers had waved a gun at her
Bus driver returned for trial at Waterford Courthouse

Bus driver returned for trial at Waterford Courthouse

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

The case will be back before Waterford Circuit Criminal Court next week
Trial for man accused of murder expected to start in Waterford later in month

Trial for man accused of murder expected to start in Waterford later in month

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

The trial will take place before a jury at Waterford Courthouse
Man charged with murder in Waterford appears in court via video link 

Man charged with murder in Waterford appears in court via video link 

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

When the file becomes available, the case will be moved to trial in the Central Criminal Court, the accused man's solicitor said
Mother hunts intruder out of her home during burglary

Mother hunts intruder out of her home during burglary

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

The man attempted to go up the stairs but was dragged downstairs by the girl’s mother

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