David Bourke

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Director of Public Prosecutions Claire Loftus. Following an investigation, a decision has been made by the DPP that the inspector will not face criminal charges
Garda Inspector cleared of criminal wrongdoing

A senior garda who was arrested on suspicion of drugs offences has been cleared of criminal wrongdoing, a security source has confirmed. The inspecto(...)

Detective garda David Bourke will face trial for alleged corruption offences. Photograph: Press 22
Detective garda and businessman to face trial for alleged corruption

A serving detective garda will face trial at Limerick Circuit Court on allegations that he took money from a businessman in return for passing on conf(...)

David Bourke loves living in rural Denmark, but misses the Irish sense of humour
'In moving abroad I have gained a bilingual family and a filmmaking career'

David Bourke is an Irish filmmaker who lives in Denmark with his family. His latest film, Bakerman, was screened at the Dingle International Film Fest(...)

Anne Shortall case: Roy Webster had argued he was provoked into killing Ms Shortall - a partial defence available to accused in Irish law. File photograph: Michael Kelly
Roy Webster argued provocation over killing of Anne Shortall

Roy Webster had argued that he was provoked into killing Anne Shortall, which is a partial defence available to accused in Irish law who plead that th(...)

Three men in Limerick court over ‘crucifixion’ style attack

Three men have appeared in court in Limerick charged in connection with an alleged “crucifixion” style attack on a 52-year-old man in which his feet w(...)

Na Piarsaigh’s David Dempsey celebrates scoring his side’s third goal of the game against Loughmore-Castleiney. Photograph: Inpho
Na Piarsaigh grab late goal to pip 13-man Loughmore-Castleiney

Na Piarsaigh 3-17 Loughmore Castleiney 2-18After the final whistle, the Loughmore-Castleiney supporters came out of the stand and gathered on the pitc(...)