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Fiachra Gallagher
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Irish Times journalist, covering the High Court. Get in touch fiachra.gallagher@irishtimes.com
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Breaking: Breaking: Denis O’Brien defamed two lawyers in a 2016 press release that implied they acted for the IRA, a High Court jury has found.

Mr O’Brien and his spokesman James Morrissey must pay solicitors Darragh Mackin and Gavin Booth €411,750 in damages. @irishtimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Gerry Adams defamation case: BBC accused of ‘reckless journalism’ over spy killing claim @irishtimes.com

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Gerry Adams defamation case: BBC accused of ‘reckless journalism’ over spy killing claim
Former Sinn Féin leader argues attack on his reputation over informer’s death
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April 29, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Former Irish Rippling employee says he passed information to rival firm for payments, court hears
Former Irish Rippling employee says he passed information to rival firm for payments, court hears
Keith O’Brien said in a sworn statement that he received thousands of euro in monthly payments
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April 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Dublin schoolteacher claims she has been wrongly identified as ‘GAA catfish’ featured on 2 Johnnies podcast @irishtimes.com

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Dublin schoolteacher claims she has been wrongly identified as ‘GAA catfish’ featured on 2 Johnnies podcast
Niamh Farrell secured a short-term order restraining a school from progressing a disciplinary process against her
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March 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Paul Murphy allowed to serve Taoiseach with legal papers seeking to injunct ‘super junior’ ministers
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Paul Murphy allowed to serve Taoiseach with legal papers seeking to injunct ‘super junior’ ministers
TD claims that the attendance of super junior ministers at Cabinet meetings is unconstitutional
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February 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Judge expedites hearing date for father’s ‘exceptionally urgent’ challenge to Tusla decision @irishtimes.com

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Judge expedites hearing date for father’s ‘exceptionally urgent’ challenge to Tusla decision
Child and Family Agency determined that the man’s teenage son, who is allegedly involved in crime and drug use, did not meet criteria for secure care
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February 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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KILDARE NORTH

Done and dusted in Kildare North. Réada Cronin (SF) exceeds quota of 9,505 on the 12th count, Naoise Ó Cearúil (FF) and Joe Neville elected without reaching the quota. The latter two are first-time TDs.

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December 2, 2024 at 2:58 PM
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KILDARE NORTH (5 seats), Count 9

Quota: 9,505

James Lawless' surplus distributed

Farrelly, Aidan (SD) 9,338
Cronin, Réada (SF) 8,580
Neville, Joe (FG) 7,197
Ó Cearúil, Naoise (FF) 6,418
Durkan, Bernard (FG) 5,558

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December 1, 2024 at 10:01 PM
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KILDARE NORTH (5 seats), Count 7

Quota: 9,505

Lawless, James (FF) 9,323
Farrelly, Aidan (SD) 9,207
Cronin, Réada (SF) 8,531
Ó Cearúil, Naoise (FF) 6,313
Neville, Joe (FG) 5,883
Durkan, Bernard (FG) 4,921

E Sammon (FG) eliminated

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December 1, 2024 at 6:33 PM
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Shóna Ní Raghallaigh (SF) elected in Kildare South.

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December 1, 2024 at 5:42 PM
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Mark Wall (Lab) is elected in Kildare South, the same constituency his father Jack served as a TD from 1997 to 2016.

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December 1, 2024 at 5:41 PM
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KILDARE SOUTH

All seats filled: Martin Heydon (FG), Shóna Ní Raghallaigh (SF), Mark Wall (Lab), Seán Ó Fearghaíl (FF).

Fiona O'Loughlin (FF) misses out.

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December 1, 2024 at 5:32 PM
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KILDARE SOUTH

Martin Heydon (FG) has been elected on the 11th count

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December 1, 2024 at 3:38 PM
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KILDARE NORTH (5 seats), Count 5

Quota: 9,505

Lawless, James (FF) 8,822
Farrelly, Aidan (SD) 8,420
Cronin, Réada (SF) 8,046
Ó Cearúil, Naoise (FF) 5,972
Neville, Joe (FG) 5,594
Durkan, Bernard (FG) 4,698

V Martin (GP) eliminated

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December 1, 2024 at 3:26 PM
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KILDARE NORTH (5 seats), Count 4

Quota: 9,505

Lawless, James (FF) 8,793
Farrelly, Aidan (SD) 8,348
Cronin, Réada (SF) 7,927
Ó Cearúil, Naoise (FF) 5,924
Neville, Joe (FG) 5,564
Durkan, Bernard (FG) 4,662

G Waters (IFP) eliminated
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December 1, 2024 at 2:03 PM
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KILDARE SOUTH

Outgoing TD Cathal Berry (Ind) has been eliminated on count 10.

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December 1, 2024 at 1:48 PM
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KILDARE NORTH (5 seats), Count 3

Quota: 9,505

Lawless, James (FF) 8,758
Farrelly, Aidan (SD) 8,222
Cronin, Réada (SF) 6,997
Ó Cearúil, Naoise (FF) 5,901
Neville, Joe (FG) 5,548
Durkan, Bernard (FG) 4,643

C Hogan (SF) eliminated

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December 1, 2024 at 12:49 PM
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KILDARE SOUTH (4 seats incl CC), Count 9

Quota 10,734

Heydon, Martin (FG) 9,828
Ní Raghallaigh, Shónagh (SF) 8,379
O'Loughlin, Fiona (FF) 7,904
Wall, Mark (Lab) 7,505
Berry, Cathal (Ind) 4,290
Pender, Chris (SD) 3,888

C Pender (SD) eliminated.

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December 1, 2024 at 12:38 PM
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KILDARE SOUTH (4 seats incl CC), Count 8

Quota 10,734

Heydon, Martin (FG) 9,628
Ní Raghallaigh, Shónagh (SF) 7,912
O'Loughlin, Fiona (FF) 7,729
Wall, Mark (Lab) 7,350
Pender, Chris (SD) 3,722
Berry, Cathal (Ind) 3,663

M Byrne (Aon) eliminated.

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December 1, 2024 at 11:41 AM
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KILDARE NORTH (5 seats), Count 2

Quota: 9,505

Lawless, James (FF) 8,747
Farrelly, Aidan (SD) 7,635
Cronin, Réada (SF) 6,843
Ó Cearúil, Naoise (FF) 5,889
Neville, Joe (FG) 5,535
Durkan, Bernard (FG) 4,640

L Whelan (PBP) eliminated

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December 1, 2024 at 11:35 AM
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KILDARE SOUTH (4 seats incl CC), Count 7

Quota 10,734

Heydon, Martin (FG) 9,595
Ní Raghallaigh, Shónagh (SF) 7,763
O'Loughlin, Fiona (FF) 7,697
Wall, Mark (Lab) 7,251
Pender, Chris (SD) 3,670
Berry, Cathal (Ind) 3,441

A Casey (IFP) eliminated.

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December 1, 2024 at 10:36 AM
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KILDARE NORTH (5 seats), Count 1

Quota: 9,505

Lawless, James (FF) 8,734
Farrelly, Aidan (SD) 7,611
Cronin, Réada (SF) 6,806
Ó Cearúil, Naoise (FF) 5,872
Neville, Joe (FG) 5,533
Durkan, Bernard (FG) 4,632
Feeney, Angela (Lab) 3,337
Sammon, Evie (FG) 3,111
Clear, Bill (Ind) 2,906
December 1, 2024 at 10:06 AM
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KILDARE NORTH

Back underway at Punchestown Racecourse. First count due in 5 minutes.

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December 1, 2024 at 9:42 AM
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KILDARE SOUTH (4 seats incl CC), Count 6

Quota 10,734

Heydon, Martin (FG) 9,477
O'Loughlin, Fiona (FF) 7,651
Ní Raghallaigh, Shónagh (SF) 7,626
Wall, Mark (Lab) 7,040
Pender, Chris (SD) 3,617
Berry, Cathal (Ind) 3,317

William Carton (IFP) eliminated

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December 1, 2024 at 9:41 AM
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Kildare South (4 seats incl CC), Count 5

Quota 10,734

Heydon, Martin (FG) 9,407
O'Loughlin, Fiona (FF) 7,608
Ní Raghallaigh, Shónagh (SF) 7,491
Wall, Mark (Lab) 6,859
Pender, Chris (SD) 3,543
Berry, Cathal (Ind) 3,216

Counting finished, back tomorrow at 9

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December 1, 2024 at 12:00 AM