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Veronica Guerin

Veronica Guerin remembered 30 years after murder that changed Ireland's fight against crime
Veronica Guerin
Veronica (37), a highly respected Sunday Independent journalist, was murdered on June 26, 1996 while stopped at traffic lights on the Naas Road in Dublin.
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Meehan to be freed next year - as today marks 30th anniversary of Veronica Guerin's murder
Veronica Guerin
Exclusive: It comes as the family of the brave investigative journalist marks the 30th anniversary of her murder by mobster John Gilligan’s gang today
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'I've witnessed savagery of war and endless violence - but one thing angers me more than anything'
Veronica Guerin
'It's 30 years since the assassination of Veronica Guerin - I remember it like it was yesterday'
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RTE Late Late Show announces star studded line-up featuring Netflix star
Patrick Kielty
Friday's Late Late Show is shaping up to be a huge one
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Veronica Guerin killer Brian Meehan set to spend first Christmas out of jail
Brian Meehan
The man jailed for the murder of journalist Veronica Guerin is due to spend his first Christmas out of jail with his family.
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Veronica Guerin killer Brian Meehan being granted day trips out of prison every few weeks
Veronica Guerin
The 58-year-old has been let out on temporary day release seven to eight times in recent months in a bid to rehabilitate him back into civilian life
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Veronica Guerin killer Brian Meehan granted Christmas Day release
Brian Meehan
The Irish Mirror has learned that Meehan (57) is among some 138 prisoners who have been approved for temporary release over the Christmas period this year
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Veronica Guerin killer Brian Meehan gets unescorted days out on 'temporary release' as her brother slams decision
Brian Meehan
Exclusive: Sources say Meehan (57) is closer to freedom with a day out of prison every month since October. Ms Guerin's brother Jimmy told us he is "disappointed" with the decision.
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Veronica Guerin's family tell of relief as killer Brian Meehan has been refused release
Brian Meehan
Her brother Jimmy welcomed the decision by the Parole Board to refuse the 56 year old assassin release
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Crime lords like John Gilligan must not be venerated for the anguish they cause
John Gilligan
Veronica Guerin was a decent, honest person. It is truly shocking she lies in a cold grave while the man responsible is living up the high life in Spain
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Only man jailed for murder of Veronica Guerin to start getting day releases from prison soon
Brian Meehan
It is understood that Brian Meehan, 56, will be slowly allowed back into society over the coming year
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EXCLUSIVE video: Mobster John Gilligan speaks about raking in millions from drug empire - and how he'll go to hell
John Gilligan
In ‘The Gilligan Tapes, Ireland’s most notorious crime boss in his own words’, by investigative journalist Jason O’Toole, Gilligan also claims that he knew he would never be convicted of the June 1996 murder of Veronica Guerin.
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Brian 'Tosser' Meehan's life behind bars from murder to golf and cushy new job
Veronica Guerin
The 55-year-old, serving life for the murder of journalist Veronica Guerin, was given the role which is only for trusted inmates at Shelton Abbey open prison in Arklow, Co Wicklow.
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12 killers including Veronica Guerin hitman have early release from prison stopped as Parole Board deals with cases
Veronica Guerin
It is understood that the cases of over 100 prisoners eligible for early release are waiting to be dealt with by the Board.
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Evil wife killer Brian Kearney won't get out of jail for several years as he engages with parole board
Irish Prison Service
He never admitted or apologised for her death after he was found guilty in 2008
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John Gilligan 'hopping mad' as old pal takes €100,000 from his Spanish bolthole
John Gilligan
The pint-sized gangster is due back in court in Spain on drugs charges
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Many of Ireland's most notorious killers to remain locked up over delay in parole process
Parole laws
Veronica Guerin's assassin Brian Meehan, Limerick crime boss Dessie Dundon and evil killer rapist Michael Murphy are among a large number of long term 'lifers' who can't get release dates
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Cyber Monday deals: Secure some of the best technology bargains out there on final day of sales
An Garda Siochana
Tech and electricity stores often have the best deals, so we've rounded up our top bargains this Cyber Monday
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Teenager seriously injured after horror two-car crash in Cork as gardaí launch investigation
Road Traffic Accidents
The accident happened at around 11pm last night
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Veronica Guerin killer Brian Meehan developing golfing green for fellow inmates to play on
Veronica Guerin
The 55-year-old even jokingly asked prison bosses to buy the same grass seed which is used at the world renowned Augusta Golf Club in the US
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Why is Gerry Hutch called The Monk as he goes on trial over 2016 Regency Hotel murder?
Gerry The Monk Hutch
Gerry Hutch is currently on trial in relation to the murder of David Byrne in the Regency Hotel shooting in 2016
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Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch 'hadn't a clue' pal Jonathan Dowdall would testify against him until days before court date
Gerry The Monk Hutch
A prison source said: ”They were the best of buddies for the last year since the Monk was arrested and brought home from Spain."
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John Gilligan facing jail after being hauled before Spanish court charged with posting drugs to Ireland
John Gilligan
The pint-sized criminal was facing eight years behind bars - but he has now been offered a deal of just 36 months in jail if he admits to the scam
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John Gilligan to be hauled in front of Spanish court over drugs and weapons charges
John Gilligan
Detectives said when he was arrested in October 2020 a gun was found in his garden that was the 'same make and model' as the one used to kill Veronica Guerin in an ambush in June 1996
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