Frank Greaney
@FrankGreaney
Followers
40K
Following
1K
Media
329
Statuses
4K
📻 Newstalk and Today FM Courts Correspondent🎙Host of true-crime podcast 'Inside the Crime' ✍️ Author of 'Crowded House' by Gill Books
Joined February 2010
All episodes of Inside the Crime (Season 3) are now available 🎧. Join us as we take a forensic look at the unsolved murder of Una Lynskey. It has been over 50 years since Una went missing. What happened in the years that followed is truly shocking….
6
3
20
Devastated to hear that Lynsey Bennett (34) has passed away. She, like so many other brave women, brought the horror of the CervicalCheck scandal home to us all. In the end, all she cared about was securing her daughters’ future. She should have been able to watch them grow 💔
189
805
8K
A judge has refused to accept character references on behalf of a convicted rapist from Sligo unless those who wrote them are willing to come to court and take the stand. This would also open up the possibility of their testimony being cross-examined.
150
403
6K
🎥 Meet Aoife Farrelly…. After watching her older brother Cian being jailed today for abusing her as a child, she bravely waived her anonymity in the hope that other survivors of intra-familial abuse would be inspired to come forward. She’s only 21. She is a warrior 💪
120
317
6K
Jozef Puska (31), with an address in Tullamore, Co Offaly, has left court in Garda custody after being charged with Ashling Murphy's murder. ⚠️The criminal proceedings are now live so please think before you tweet. Let's all let Lady Justice take it from here.
11
489
4K
9 years. 9.5 years. 10 years. Those were the jail terms handed down today to three Dublin men, who took turns raping a girl on Dollymount Strand in 2016. INCREDIBLY, their supporters roared “miscarriage of justice” afterwards. Thankfully, they were removed from the courtroom.
96
322
3K
So sad to hear of the death of Ana Kriégel’s loving Dad, Patrick 💔 He seemed like such a dignified, gentle soul with an enormous heart and he deserved to live forever after what he’s been through. Thoughts with Geraldine and his family. He’s with his angel once more…
57
81
3K
Bags packed and I’m homeward bound. Belfast - you have been a great home for the past nine weeks. I’ll be back in better circumstances soon. And to all those who have been so complimentary about our coverage, I have two words: Dead-on ✌️
187
65
3K
Ana Kriègel's mother, Geraldine, was in court today. Her father, Patrick, was a notable and poignant absence. He passed away in June 💔 Hopefully he and Ana can now truly rest in peace and I hope today's outcome brings Geraldine some comfort too. No more traumatic days in court🤞.
15
55
3K
The Ana Kriègel murder trial was the most harrowing and challenging case I've ever covered, so to have my coverage of it recognised by @LawSocIreland with a Justice Media Award is a real honour. I am truly humbled. Congratulations to all the other winners at #JMA2020 ⚖️
74
28
2K
BREAKING ⚖️ Boy (17) handed a life sentence for the murder of Cork IT student Cameron Blair (20) whom he stabbed to death at a house party in Cork city in January. His sentence will be reviewed in November 2032.
9
162
2K
🚨 BREAKING 🚨 Nikita Hand has WON her case against Conor McGregor. She sued the MMA fighter for damages, claiming he raped her in a Dublin hotel in 2018. She didn't win her case against the second named defendant, McGregor's friend, James Lawrence.
56
146
2K
Pure and utter pandemonium in the Court of Appeal. Ten guards called to the courtroom after judges forced to leave again. Ammi Burke removed by four officers. Enoch Burke is refusing to leave. He is actually holding onto a bench with a Garda trying to reason with him.
94
101
2K
Ashling Murphy’s killer is still out there. If you have any info but don’t want to contact Tullamore Garda Station directly, please call the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. Gardaí looking for anyone with info on distinctive Falcon Storm bike. Pic attached. Please RT
28
2K
2K
After winning her case against Conor McGregor, Nikita Hand was awarded €248,603.60 in compensation. The issue of costs will be dealt with next Thursday.
45
64
2K
So sad to hear of the death of Vicky Phelan 💔. After refusing to sign a confidentiality agreement, she was the one who lifted the lid on the CervicalCheck controversy from the steps of the High Court in 2018. She touched so many lives and her bravery undoubtedly saved many too.
9
148
1K
Ammi, Martina and Isaac Burke have now left. They walked out quietly while the judge was addressing Ammi. After noticing they were heading for the door, the judge stopped mid-sentence and said:. "Ah, there they go. I won't be wasting my sweet words on the desert air.".
32
63
1K
Mr White SC: Enoch Burke was never required to hold any particular belief (by the school). Judge: He was just required to refer to the child by a different name and pronoun?. Mr White SC: Precisely. Judge: And what's so difficult about that?.
44
91
1K
BREAKING Two 14yo boys have been found GUILTY of murdering Kildare schoolgirl Ana Kriegél (14) at a derelict farmhouse in Lucan, Co. Dublin last year. One of them was also convicted of violently sexually assaulting her.
21
293
1K
Breaking >>> In the Supreme Court, Graham Dwyer has lost his final appeal against his conviction for the gruesome murder of Elaine O’Hara, bringing an end to a legal saga that has gone on for almost a decade.
51
67
1K
High Court rules that Enoch Burke’s suspension from Wilson’s Hospital School last August was lawful. In his judgement, Mr Justice Alex Owens also awarded €15,000 in damages against Enoch for trespass. He’s also of the view that Enoch should pay the school’s legal bill 👀.
30
64
1K
Graham Dwyer now having a lengthy consultation with his lawyers. He’ll soon be brought back to prison to resume his life sentence. Elaine O’Hara’s family were in court for todays ruling. A lot of relieved faces in the public gallery.
16
30
1K
Enoch: That is a lie. It's a lie. A lie. Isaac (Enoch's brother): A lie. A lie. A lie. Enoch: He's lying to the court. He should be struck off the register. Enoch roaring now. His mother, Martina, is applauding him.
79
38
1K
Truly humbled ✌️
And the winner in the Court Reporting (Broadcast) category is @FrankGreaney (@NewstalkFM) for his reports on the Belfast rape trial. #JMA18
85
28
1K
In 2021, Damien Hetherington (below) waived his right to anonymity after his former teacher John McClean (78) was jailed for abusing him at Terenure College. Damien urged others to come forward. Many heeded his call and McClean will be sentenced tomorrow for abusing 22 others.
16
39
1K
All quiet in the court now. The loud crunch of an apple in the public gallery is the only thing piercing the hushed whispers from the Burke camp. Does anyone know if you can still get takeaway pints or was that just a lockdown thing? . Asking for a friend (the stenographer).
32
22
1K
And that’s a wrap. It feels like that was the busiest court term of all time but I say that after every court term comes to an end so 🤷♂️😂 Thanks to everyone for following our coverage! Now, if you’ll excuse me… 🍺🍺🍺
39
0
1K
Court breaks early for lunch. Mr Justice Owens is happy with that because he has a touch of indigestion. He clarifies that it wasn’t brought on by the evidence. He suspects it might have been the porridge he had for breakfast. More when we have it.
20
30
969
To *Arthur!. And the stenographer, of course…. Here’s hoping she’s bathing in a sea of creamy Guinness this evening. *Arthur Guinness, for clarity.
46
7
972
BREAKING >>> For raping two female passengers in 2022, Dublin taxi driver Raymond Shorten has been handed an additional SEVENTEEN YEARS in prison on top of the 13-year sentence he received on Monday for abusing a girl (7) over a decade ago. That is an effective 30-YEAR sentence.
73
40
962
Jozef Puska has been found GUILTY of the murder of Ashling Murphy.
0
60
943
Enoch Burke’s mother, Martina Burke, has just been removed from the Court of Appeal. After the judge told her son he couldn’t grant him a hearing sooner than Feb 16, Ms Burke accused the court of being “corrupt”. The judge rose to allow for her removal from the courtroom.
0
84
857
Enoch's parents and his sister, Ammi, have started roaring about unjust laws from the back of the courtroom. The judge has called for the guards to remove them. Martina: "Can our son Enoch leave with us?". Eh, no.
86
35
829
Garda who coercively controlled his former partner for over three years of their relationship has been jailed for three years and three months. We can now reveal his name is Paul Moody (42) and he was based in Irishtown Garda Station at the time. He plans to resign.
121
81
829
Enoch Burke has now been removed by four officers. His brother, Isaac, is the last out - dragged along the floor of the courtroom by two guards. All of the Burkes had to be forcibly removed.
61
58
831
BREAKING ⚖️ Aaron Brady has been found guilty of the capital murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe. Eleven of the twelve jurors believed he was the one who shot Detective Donohoe from close range during an armed robbery outside Lordship Credit Union, Co. Louth in Jan 2013.
20
61
849
In her victim impact statement, the woman said:. “I fought hard for justice… I didn’t give up… I fought back to get justice for me and the safety of other women.”.
3
32
778
Enoch's mother, Martina Burke, also took to her feet waving the Irish Constitution around like a red card at the All-Ireland Junior Football Final. She kept accusing the judges of "bowing before the altar of transgenderism.".
28
37
804
Judge tells Enoch sister’s, Amii Burke, to be quiet. She interrupted proceedings by declaring “it’s a disgrace”. She’s a solicitor but when asked, she confirmed she’s not on record. Judge tells her she has no right of audience and asks, “as an officer of the court, how dare you?”.
0
51
757
Simeon’s mother Martina, who was in court with the other members of the Burke family who were in the Court of Appeal earlier, just kept shouting: . “Where are his shoes?”.
48
36
772
Gemma O’Doherty and John Waters will have to pick up the considerable bill for their two-day High Court hearing last month. The pair failed to convince the court to allow them to take a judicial review over the lockdown laws, and have now been ordered to pay all the legal costs.
35
38
705
Man jailed for 12.5 years for raping his wife and sexually assaulting his daughter. Judge described the survivors as "incredibly strong" and "magnificent" women. She said Irish society owes them a huge debt of gratitude for coming forward. Hear, hear 👏.
14
13
694
Enoch: This is a disgrace to our democracy and justice system. Judge: You're making a fool out of yourself.
6
28
662
It has just been brought to the judge's attention that Enoch has sent the court a "big, long email.". Mr Justice Owens says he could ignore it, but he decides not to. The printer isn't working so the court has risen for ten minutes to sort it out.
49
30
600
Dr Niamh Collins, Emergency Medicine consultant at Connolly Hospital, deserves huge credit for raising the alarm in relation to the woman who was in a violent and controlling relationship with Daniel Kane. The woman described it as "taking patient care to a whole new level".
7
44
597
Wow. Truly stunned! Thank you so much. I’m speechless - which isn’t a good condition for a news reporter! 😶😂 Delighted. Especially considering how many amazing reporters were in this category 👏👏👏.
Congratulations @FrankGreaney on being crowned News Reporter of the Year at #IMRO22.
45
3
602
Mark Connaughton SC sums up case by saying:. “Enoch has a misconceived notion that it’s about religious beliefs. It has nothing to do with that. It’s all about the way he conducted himself with the principal and Board of Management. He always had option of engaging with them.”.
6
42
552
“I feel very humbled”. Damien Hetherington deserves the keys to the city for giving other survivors of John McClean’s abuse the strength to come forward. McClean got 4 more years in jail for abusing boys at Terenure College and Damien was there to support his fellow survivors.
13
34
579
Enoch's fifteen mins are up (pun unintended). No word from Enoch and nobody seems to have a number for him so the case is proceeding without him.
26
10
525
Judge: You don't tell me what to do. I hold all the cards in relation this. You hold none of them. Enoch: You're not a law unto yourself. Judge invites the other side to open its case but Enoch won't stop talking. A couple of guards have entered the courtroom. .
18
21
528
Here are the names of the three convicted rapists jailed today: . Dion Genockey (24) of Clarion Quays Apartments, Dublin 1 (9yrs). Troy Ryan (24) of Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin 1 (9.5yrs). Daryl Rooney (25) of Railway Street, Dublin 1 (10yrs).
12
87
514
In other news, Enoch Burke's younger brother, Simeon, has been found guilty of a breach of the peace arising from his ejection from the Court of Appeal last month. He was fined €300. He says he won't pay it.
31
17
465
Overnight, lawyers for the school looked into Enoch's allegations of "deliberate tampering" with material. They found "nothing sinister" about the disclosure. Judge accepts explanations saying these exercises, "usually don't lead to the discovery of the third secret of Fatima.".
14
10
418
Enoch Burke refuses to accept court orders refraining him from attending Wilson's Hospital School so his application for injunction to stop a disciplinary meeting tomorrow has been rejected. Burke claims he's being denied justice. Judge refuses to engage with his commentary.
21
19
419
Conor McGregor has been ordered by the High Court not to share CCTV evidence shown during the recent civil action taken by Nikita Hand, and to return all copies of the footage, and any other evidence disclosed to him.
41
22
446
I’m stunned 🙈There are so many amazingly talented people working in this area so this is truly an honour ✌️.
The winner in the Court Reporting (Broadcast) category is @FrankGreaney of @NewstalkFM, for coverage of the infamous ‘Mr Moonlight’ trial.
30
2
425
Stephen Silver handed life sentence for the murder of Detective Garda Colm Horkan. He shot him eleven times as he tried to arrest him in Castlerea, Co Roscommon in June 2020. Because he killed a garda in the course of his duties, Silver will spend at least 40 years in prison.
11
14
421
The judge has accepted Enoch's silence as a refusal to purge his contempt so he's back in handcuffs and is being taken back to Mountjoy Prison as we speak. The case will be reviewed again in December and Enoch was told he can purge his contempt anytime before then.
58
24
408
Jozef Puska handed life sentence for the murder of Ashling Murphy.
20
18
427
Before moving on from the "big, long email," Mr Justice Owens says:. "You can't win a game of soccer by running away with the ball. The game continues.".
10
25
411
Judge: "This is appalling and extraordinary. The court is horrified that a *qualified solicitor would conduct herself in such a manner in this court.". *Ammi is a qualified solicitor.
13
12
411
All rise. The judge has left. She will provide a written statement of her decision to dismiss the case on a later date. The issue of costs will also be decided on a later date. As the judge was leaving, Ammi's mother, Martina, shouted: "God will judge you!".
81
24
398
The Court of Appeal was satisfied that Graham Dwyer received a fair trial and that his conviction is safe.
11
21
394
VIDEO 🎥 “. and remember, Mammy loves you”. Heartbreaking words from Lynsey Bennett to her two young daughters. Today, she secured their financial future after settling a case against the HSE and two US labs over an alleged misinterpretation of her smear samples.
16
40
390
Today is a special day. My first book ‘Crowded House’ is out. It’s the story of Patricia O’Connor’s murder. But it’s not just about how she died. It’s about how she lived. Wicked lies were told about her so I wanted to give her a voice. I hope it comes through loud and clear ❤️
28
28
382
🚨 VERDICT 🚨. Gerry Hutch has been found NOT GUILTY of murder.
25
53
378
Five young men have been jailed for a combined total of 66 years for a barbaric sexual attack on a 17-year-old girl. It happened after she got into their car in Tullamore after a night out over Christmas 2016, thinking it was her friends. Judge said they “acted like animals”.
21
29
381
“He was a wonderful, wonderful son”. Detective Colm Horkan’s father, Marty, was retraumatised by Stephen Silver’s two murder trials. Listening to the harrowing details of how his son died in the line of duty was heartbreaking but he’s relieved his killer was brought to justice.
3
17
386
Sin é. The hearing is over. Judgement will be delivered at a later date. In the meantime, the orders refraining Enoch from attending at the school shall remain in place.
35
9
359
“Please remember Ana, and keep her in your hearts somewhere” - Patrick Kriegel
6
39
364
The judge has risen. Seven guards now in the courtroom pleading with the Burkes to leave. No dice.
17
8
376
“He was the best of us”. Det Garda Colm Horkan’s brother, Brendan, makes an emotional statement to the media after Stephen Silver was convicted of capital murder. So many of Colm’s colleagues filed in behind him to help him along 💙
7
15
373
Enoch hasn't replied to school's emails. It's not clear whether he's tuning in remotely but just in case, Mr Justice Alex Owens turns to his computer screen and says:. "Mr Burke, if you're listening, you're more than welcome to join us. 🧵.
23
12
354
Conor McGregor ordered to pay Nikita Hand’s costs arising from her successful lawsuit against him, although not at the level she was looking for. Despite winning his case, James Lawrence will have to pay his own bill. Court heard that McGregor paid for Lawrence’s solicitors.
11
20
370
Mark Connaughton SC, for the school, tells the judge that Enoch just wants to "bombastically" declare his position and "force the court into submission.". Enoch asks judge to tell Mr Connaughton to stop talking over him. That request is met with laughter.
3
17
333
After they raped her, she was told to get into a second car where two others then raped her before leaving her on the beach. They’re not before the court.
9
30
327
BREAKING Anglo Irish Bank’s former CEO David Drumm has been found guilty of taking part in a €7.2bn conspiracy to defraud.
19
90
329
Ms Justice Bolger reminds Ammi that if she had/has an issue with her rulings, she could bring an appeal. Ammi: "You do not have a right to be wrong.". Ms Justice Bolger is now explaining to her what a judge does.
13
18
315
Blane McIlory is now answering questions from Paddy Jackson's barrister Brendan Kelly QC. He accepts his friends might suggest he talks "shite".
12
87
330
Anthony Keogh (64), a former director of Keogh’s crisps company, given chance to avoid criminal record for growing cannabis plants in a greenhouse at his home in Dublin. Judge accepted it was a “gardening experiment” arising from a curiosity about the plant’s medicinal benefits.
22
19
325
Judge has decided to allow the school to open its case after lunch WITHOUT Enoch Burke. He'll be removed from the courtroom but will be facilitated through a live video link. No evidence will be heard this afternoon. Enoch: That's a horrific suggestion.
13
20
306
The morning after the night before… 🎙️🏆 I honestly thought I dreamt this up. So many lovely messages last night. Thank you all. I’m gobsmacked. Still can’t believe it. So many incredible nominees. I’ll treasure this. Thank you @IMRORadioAwards.
13
0
321
Hazel Chu, former Lord Mayor of Dublin, addresses media on behalf of Uransetseg Tserendorj’s family after her killer was sentenced to life for her murder with a review in 2034. Next to Ms Chu is Uransetseg’s heartbroken husband, Ulambayar Surenkhor 💔
3
9
299
🚨BREAKING 🚨. Diarmuid Phelan, a barrister and Professor of Law at Trinity College Dublin, has been found NOT GUILTY of murdering Keith Conlon on his farm in Feb 2022.
21
20
308
Judge to Enoch: ."What are we going to do with you? What are we going to do with you? What are we going to do with you?".
14
19
282
After noting that he has more years on the clock than Enoch, the judge gives him a valuable life lesson by telling him he shouldn't assume that everybody acts with dishonesty and a lack of integrity. He pleads with him to stop accusing people of lying.
9
11
275
Ms McShane says the Chairperson of the Board of Management, John Rogers, wasn't able to attend the disciplinary hearing because he was unwell. She claims the Burkes objected to it going ahead without him and just kept repeatedly shouting:. "Where is John Rogers!?".
7
10
291
Man jailed for 4.5 years for his role in an attack that left Alanna Quinn Idris (18) blind in one eye. Darragh Lyons (19) wasn’t the one who struck her in the face with the saddle of an E-scooter but he was part of the gang that attacked her. He punched her and beat her friend.
20
23
281
Ammi: "One doesn't pick mediators out of a hat. You choose the ones you like and someone you think will get the job done for you.". Judge: "If you're suggesting I had talks with Arthur Cox before being proposed, you better have evidence.". No evidence opened.
7
15
272
Enoch Burke now back in courtroom. He doesn’t accept that judge can’t arrange for a special hearing of his appeal. He tells judge, “you shouldn’t be in that chair”.
0
24
264
Graham Dwyer appears restless. He can’t sit still as judgement is being delivered. His hair is much shorter and greyer than it was in 2015 and his tailored suit has been replaced in favour of a Canterbury 1/4 zip top. He hasn’t won any grounds of appeal yet.
4
11
281
Former Irish soldier Cathal Crotty (22) has been re-sentenced to TWO YEARS in prison for attacking Natasha O’Brien in Limerick city in 2022. The sentence was handed down by the Court of Appeal after the DPP successfully appealed the original sentence, which was fully suspended.
8
34
296