Mary Higgins, a former bursar who was previously jailed for the theft of €500,000 from Mount Sackville secondary school, has been adjudicated bankrupt by the High Court. On Monday, Judge Liam Kennedy granted the petition after finding the application in order, as Higgins faces an “unsustainable” €1.76 million debt. The financial shortfall follows her criminal … Read more
The Volatile Reality of Renewable Energy Startups The recent collapse of Co Tipperary-based Woodco Renewable Energy Ltd serves as a sobering reminder of the high-stakes environment in the green energy sector. Despite the global push toward sustainability, the journey from concept to operational profitability is fraught with systemic risks that even well-intentioned firms struggle to … Read more
Media figure Ngizwe Mlando Mchunu has issued a formal, unconditional public apology and retraction to Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) President Julius Malema. This development follows two binding court orders issued in May 2026, which required Mchunu to legally address a series of highly inflammatory and defamatory remarks made against the political leader. In a statement … Read more
The Future of Data Infrastructure: Balancing Industrial Growth and Climate Goals The recent High Court decision to greenlight a €1.6 billion data centre project in Ennis, Co Clare, serves as a bellwether for the future of digital infrastructure. As the global demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence continues to skyrocket, the tension between large-scale … Read more
Mpumalanga taxi industry figure Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni and his co-accused, Oupa Johannes “Bafana” Sindane, have launched an urgent High Court application in Mbombela to block their pending arrests. The move comes as the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) prepares to re-enroll a high-profile extortion case against the pair at the Delmas Magistrate’s Court. Legal Challenge Against … Read more
How Litigation Tactics Are Shaping the Future of Debt Recovery—and What It Means for You A 14-year legal battle in Ireland over a €1 million debt has exposed how some litigants exploit court processes to delay justice. Experts warn this trend is growing—and it’s forcing courts, creditors, and debtors to adapt. Here’s what’s at stake … Read more
Two 16-year-old boys have appeared before the Dublin District Court charged in connection with a robbery and assault that left a man dead. The victim, Alexander Coughlan, who was in his 30s, passed away in the hospital on Wednesday afternoon from injuries sustained during the attack. The court heard that the incident occurred on Mill … Read more
A couple whose illegally built home in Co Meath was demolished are now facing a legal application from Meath County Council to recover the costs of the demolition and associated legal fees. Michael Murray, also known as Chris Murray, and his wife Rose appeared in the High Court on Monday. The hearing addressed the council’s … Read more
The Evolution of Patient Safety: Preventing the Next Medical Misdiagnosis The recent legal settlement involving a young girl’s burst appendix highlights a systemic vulnerability in emergency medicine: the danger of the “common diagnosis.” When complex symptoms are reduced to a simple label—like gastroenteritis—patients can slip through the cracks of a strained healthcare system. As we … Read more
The Battle for Urban Space: Why Commercial Property Disputes are Escalating The recent legal clash in Dublin over a car park attached to a former cinema is more than just a local dispute; it is a symptom of a growing global trend. As cities evolve and commercial real estate markets shift, the friction between property … Read more