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Tuesday, 25 February 2020 13:09

But it won't open the floodgates for everyone to appeal sentences.

A former midlands detective believes a successful appeal by Graham Dwyer may lead to a number of convictions for serious crimes to be appealed.

The high court has ruled that the communications retention of data act could be in breach of EU law and human rights legislation.

It's referred parts of the act to the European courts to get clarification as to whether An Garda Síochána implemented the law legally.

Author of Making a Detective, private investigator from Mullingar, Pat Marry says other legal teams will be taking note of the judgement:

1926 Census Exhibition Coming To Midlands

The National Archives exhibit will come to Westmeath and Offaly.
"Points Do Not Define You" - Midlands Woman Shares Education Journey

Portarlington's Cleo Knight is sharing her own journey into further education after getting 65 points in the Leaving Cert.
Tea Trolley Pilot Launched On Dublin-Galway Rail Line

The train service runs through many destinations across the midlands.
Funeral For Fourth M9 Victim Takes Place

Jeremy O'Brien has been laid to rest.
Midlands Woman To Launch New Book On Cancer, Chronic Illness And Grief

Cancer, Chaos and Courage has been written by Avril Tierney.
Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €111k

Investigations into all seizures are ongoing.
Uisce Eireann To Lift Hosepipe Ban In Westmeath

However, it has been extended in Laois and Offaly until the end of September.
Photos: Black Bull Threshing Fest 2026

Photos by John Finnerty Photography.

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