It followed an armed raid at his home in Edgeworthstown, Co Longford, in October 2017. Carlow Court Office; Cavan. Covid-19 update: Longford's Covid-19 figures rise again as 1,697 new cases reported on island of Ireland. Judge Johnston also referenced County’s previous conviction in Holland and noted how he told probation officers of the incident. The family of murdered French woman Sophie Toscan du Plantier have spoken of their hopes for tomorrow's High Court decision over the possible extradition of Ian Bailey to France to face trial for her killing. Drogheda gang boss Cornelius Price has claimed he was kept in prison for 24 hours longer than necessary. Cavan Court Office; Clare. In mitigation, Judge Hughes said Mr County’s early guilty plea had saved the State “the time, cost and expense of a criminal trial”. Menu A MAN sexually assaulted a shop assistant by slapping her behind as he walked past her in a Dublin department store. Sections. Former journalist Ian Bailey cannot be extradited to France in connection with the murder of filmmaker Sophie Toscan du Plantier, the High Court has ruled. The latest dramatic chapter in the 23-year-old Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder investigation will be written today as the High Court rules on whether Ian Bailey should be extradited to France. County’s bail was revoked just weeks later when it emerged he had a conviction at the Amsterdam Court of Appeal from May 2017. He said Mr McGann was also present with a female companion whom he had been on a first date with. For the best up to date information relating to Longford and the surrounding areas visit us at Longford Leader regularly or bookmark this page. Three of the cases, which were confirmed … After going out for a cigarette, he said he saw Mr Melia use his index finger to gesticulate to Mr McGann to follow him outside. A father broke down in tears in the High Court as he told how the life of his family had been "turned upside down" since spray foam insulation was installed in his home. THE mother of a 7ft 5in man who was killed during a drunken fight has said her son was picked on all his life due to his height, and died as tragically as he lived. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Mass testing at an Irish meat factory is underway after four staff members tested positive for Covid-19. For the best up to date information relating to Longford and the surrounding areas visit us at Longford Leader regularly or bookmark this page. On release from prison, Mr County was also ordered to submit himself to probation services for a period of 18 months and to remain drug free for the duration of the suspended sentence. A mother-of-five who stole baby formula, a doll and wine during a spate of 26 thefts had a normal life until she was "completely consumed" by a crack cocaine addiction.