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RTÉ News
3 days ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
First Division: Dundalk down Cobh Ramblers to get back on track
Dundalk opened up a four-point lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division table as Gbemi Arubi's third goal of the season proved decisive in securing a third win of the campaign against Cobh Ramblers at Oriel Park. Ciarán Kilduff's side came into the game on the back of their first defeat of the season away to Finn Harps on Monday, knowing that a win for the Cork outfit would see them knocked off the summit. However, a stunning bicycle kick from Arubi – back in the side after four weeks out injured – proved the difference as the Lilywhites claimed what could be a huge result in their pursuit of an immediate return to the top flight. Mick McDermott's side are by no means out of the running but a third straight defeat against their nearest challengers was damaging, with added salt rubbed in the wounds by the late dismissal of Cian Coleman. Kilduff had asked for a response from his side in Harps defeat on Monday and he certainly got it with Arubi opening the scoring with a scream after just 13 minutes. Cobh failed to deal with Luke Mulligan's cross from the right with the ball helped down out of the air by Dean Ebbe before Eoin Kenny's attempt to control saw it break for the ex-Shelbourne player to send a superb bicycle kick past Timo Martin having reacted quicker than Jonas Hakkinen. Mulligan then had a long range effort drift to the right and wide before Arubi was denied a second on 21 minutes when his close range effort was saved by Martin after Vinnie Leonard had kept Sean Keogh's deep free kick alive at the back post. Cobh then had what proved to be their only attempt of the half a minute later when Barry Coffey slipped Cian Murphy in only for the striker to be denied by the alert Enda Minogue, who was quick off his line to block. The hosts then almost doubled their lead on 33 minutes when Horgan beat Hakkinen on the left before standing up a cross to the back post that left Martin floundering only to drift wide with Ebbe unable to get a touch as he flung himself towards the ball. Arubi and Keogh then both had long range efforts before the break with the first saved by Martin before the latter drifted just over. The visitors did have a half chance within three minutes of the restart when Coffey found space on the left but his effort was deflected tamely into the arms of Minogue. Dundalk then should have doubled their lead on 50 minutes when Horgan beat Hakkinen on the left before squaring to Ebbe for what should have been a simple tap-in but he got his angles all wrong and screwed a shot well wide. Cobh then had a big chance of their own two minutes later when Coffey released Murphy in behind Leonard but his toe-poked effort was blocked by Minogue before the defender scrambled it clear. Hakkinen then had a deep cross touched over by Minogue at full stretch on 61 minutes before Coffey headed over from Luka Le Bervet's cross two minutes later. The Louth men were next to threaten on 70 minutes when Arubi beat both Niall O'Keeffe and Shane Griffin to get a shot away which drifted just to the left and wide. Substitute Andy Paraschiv then volleyed just wide on 75 minutes before forcing a save from Martin with a shot from just outside the box moments later. Kenny then had a great chance to wrap things up five minutes from time when he was released by Leonard but after cutting inside Coleman, his left foot shot was easily saved by Martin. The Luxembourger then kept his side in it with a big stop on 91 minutes to turn Horgan's shot out for a corner after he had been slipped in by Arubi. Cobh's evening then took a turn for the worst two minutes later when Coleman was given his marching orders for a second bookable offence following a foul on Aodh Dervin. That allowed Dundalk to run down the clock to secure what could be a huge result in the First Division title race. Dundalk: Enda Minogue; Luke Mulligan (Sean McHale 71), Mayowa Animasahun, Vinnie Leonard, Sean Keogh; Aodh Dervin, Keith Ward (Andy Paraschiv 59); Eoin Kenny, Dean Ebbe (Harry Groome 59), Daryl Horgan; Gbemi Arubi. Cobh Ramblers: Timo Martin; Jonas Hakkinen, Cian Coleman, Shane Griffin, Luka Le Bervet (John O'Donovan 86); Niall O'Keeffe (Jason Abbott 71) Dale Holland (Sam Bellis 65); Matthew Whelan, Barry Coffey, Shane Griffin; Cian Murphy (Brendan Frahill 86).
Irish Examiner
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Dundalk edge Cobh Ramblers to extend lead at top of the First Division
DUNDALK 1 (Gbemi Arubi 13) COBH RAMBLERS 0 Moving week in the League of Ireland didn't end with Cobh Ramblers usurping Dundalk for top spot thanks to Gbemi Arubi's early winner. Dundalk have risen from the ashes of near extinction last September to holding within their control an immediate return to the Premier Division through a four-point cushion. Cobh, with the transfer window opening on Tuesday, will still fancy reeling in Ciarán Kilduff's Lilywhites with 15 games left but look certain to at least have a playoff shot at returning to the Premier stage they last graced in 2008. Whereas one set of fans demanded promotion, the other in Cobh were able to dream of a Premier Division. That optimism originated from the fan-owned club being taken into private ownership, international consortium F32 vowing to elevate Cobh to 'new heights.' That was evident in the arsenal of funds new manager Mick McDermott was supplied with, facilitating the recruitment of several players part of Cork City's First Division title winning team. In fact, adding in former Waterford duo Niall O'Keefe and Shane Griffin, only two of the outfield starters at Oriel hadn't tasted promotion over the past two years. It wasn't long, however, before fears grew over the sustainability of that spend when the multi-club mothership encountered financial difficulties. Funds were guaranteed to a certain juncture, by which the custodians required a replacement to maintain levels. Assiduous work in the background ensured continuity. That potential turbulence didn't detract from results, the Rams joining Bray Wanderers in providing the competition for the pacesetters in Co Louth. A haul of 28 points from a possible 33 over the last 11 games, allied to Dundalk encountering their first blip of the campaign, lifted them to within a point of the leaders. Momentum was on their side in the psychology of being able to leave Oriel with top spot but their plan to be patient by quieting the home crowd went askew after only 13 minutes. Cobh's defensive partnership of Cian Coleman and Shane Griffin – First and Premier Division winners respectively last year – were tested by lofted crosses early and their failure to deal with Luke Mulligan's delivery from the right cost them. Eoin Kenny was involved in the build-up too and his presence in the box caused hesitancy but Arubi still had to execute a brilliant acrobatic volley to send the ball zipping past Timothy Martin. Arubi was a graduate of Damien Duff at Shelbourne in his teens and at 21 inhabits the middle section of the age-scale across Dundalk's team. Vinnie Leonard turned 17 in March while at the other end of the spectrum of Keith Ward. Having the 34-year-old, along with former Ireland winger Daryl Horgan two years his junior, is vital to navigating the chase for the only and only direct ticket to next year's Premier Division. Dean Ebbe is another thirty-something wh0's been around the block and was close to converting Horgan's dinked cross to the back post just past the half hour mark. Arubi could have had more by the end of a half in which Cobh were second best, unable to reproduce their recent form. Home 'keeper Enda Minogue was busier after the break, denying Barry Coffey from an acute angle and turning over a long-range shot by Jonas Häkkinen. Dundalk also fashioned openings to extend their buffer. Ebbe was brushed off the ball by O'Keeffe as he was poised to convert Horgan's cutback while Kenny saw his raking drive hacked off the goal-line by Coleman. Horgan himself raced clear in stoppage time, only to be foiled by Luxembourg native Martin in the visitors' goal. Two late bookings incurred for Coleman saw him suffer a similar red card fate to what he suffered on his last trip to Oriel with Cork City. Elsewhere 10-man Wexford produced a sensational comeback from 3-1 to secure a memorable 4-3 victory against Kerry, who saw Sean McGrath net a first half hat-trick on his 100th appearance for the club. Meanwhile Bray Wanderers secured an impressive 4-0 win away at bottom side Athlone Town to climb up to third and above Treaty United in the table, following their 1-0 loss at home by Finn Harps, who grabbed the winner when Gradi Lomboto struck 15 minute's from time. DUNDALK: E Minogue; L Mulligan (S McHale 71), M Animasahun, V Leonard, S McHale, S Keogh; A Dervin, K Ward (A Paraschiv 60); E Kenny, D Ebbe (H Groome; 59), D Horgan; G Arubi. COBH RAMBLERS: T Martin; J Häkkinen, C Coleman, Shane A Griffin, L Le Bervet (J O'Donovan 86; N O'Keeffe (J Abbott 71), Shane Griffin; D Holland (S Bellis 65), B Coffey, M Whelan; C Murphy (B Frahill 86). Referee: Oliver Moran (Dublin). Attendance: 1,487.
BreakingNews.ie
5 days ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Man (25) who kicked victim five times in head in front of garda avoids jail
A 25-year-old man who kicked a man of a similar age in the head five times in the presence of a garda has received a three-year suspended sentence. Cork Circuit Criminal Court heard that Jake Kelly Wilmot of College Drive, College Manor in Cobh, Co Cork, punched a man to the ground at West View in his hometown on May 14th, 2022. Advertisement Garda Lorraine Manning said in evidence that Garda Shay Dempsey noticed that a young man was chasing a person in Cobh. Garda Dempsey was in a patrol car and activated the blue lights and siren. When the garda got to the man, he noticed that another man, Jake Kelly Wilmot, was at the scene. Mr Kelly Wilmot closed his fist and hit the man who was being chased. The man fell to the ground. Garda Manning said that Garda Dempsey identified himself as a member of An Garda Síochána. 'Mr Kelly Wilmot then kicked the gentleman on the ground five times in the head. Garda Dempsey ran towards them, but the men ran away, leaving the injured man on the ground.' Advertisement The court heard that the victim needed stitches and staples following the assault on his person. He suffered a minor brain bleed and is still very impacted by what occurred to him. Defence barrister, Paula McCarthy BL, said that her client was experiencing certain mental health difficulties when he carried out the offending behaviour. He now volunteers with Penny Dinners and is in full employment. Ms McCarthy said that Mr Kelly Wilmot had brought €10,000 in compensation to court for the victim. Ms McCarthy stated that her client had undertaken an anger management course and cognitive behavioural therapy to address his issues. She said he was very remorseful for his behaviour. Advertisement Since the incident, he has set up his own company and carried out charity work. He also plans to give talks about what occurred to young men in a bid to stop others from following in his footsteps. Judge Helen Boyle read a copy of the victim impact statement that had been submitted to the court. She told Mr Kelly Wilmot that he was fortunate not to be facing far more serious charges, given the gravity of the offence. 'You (the accused) are very lucky you did not kill this young man or cause him serious injury. You could have been before a different court facing a very difficult future. 'In mitigation, you pleaded guilty, you saved the victim coming to court, you were co-operative with gardaí, and you paid the victim €10,000 as a tangible token of your remorse. Advertisement You are working, you completed volunteer courses and an anger management programme.' She added that the offence had really 'upset' the victim. She noted that he had also suffered a stamp laceration and a bruised kidney arising out of the incident. 'It changed his life. He lost his job. He has PTSD. He won't forget it. He thinks about it every day.' Judge Boyle imposed a three-year sentence, which she fully suspended.
BreakingNews.ie
6 days ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Man living in council house caught with €620k in money laundered cash
A man who was living in a council house removed his 'life savings' of over €600,000 from his safety deposit box and put it in the boot of his car only to be stopped by gardaí and charged with money laundering, a court has heard. Gerard Hayes of College Lawn, Cobh, Co Cork was on bail when he was arrested by gardaí at Mespil Road in Dublin on February 20th, 2024. Advertisement At that time Mr Hayes (39) was being investigated by garda in relation to money laundering, drug dealing and possession of ammunition. The evidence given by gardai at Cork Circuit Criminal Court on Tuesday, was that the father of three claimed that the money, which was wrapped in vacuum packs and duct tape, came from an inheritance, his regular job, and what he called 'foxers' or 'all cash jobs|' he did on the side. Dt Sgt Eugene McCarthy said that the tree surgeon, who worked three to four days a week and often did not carry out his job for months at a time, claimed that there was €620,000 in the car. However, in fact Hayes, who was paying just €200.00 a month in rent for his council property, had €50,000 more than he realised. Advertisement Det Sgt McCarthy said that the way the money was wrapped and marked bore 'all the hallmarks of drug dealing.' When gardaí subsequently carried out a search of the home of Mr Hayes in Cobh they found €10,050 in cash in the hot press. Meanwhile, Garda James McCarthy gave evidence that Hayes had been previously arrested as part of a targeted operation on February 10th, 2024 at Ballydaniel in Ballymore, Cobh, Co Cork. On that occasion he was found to be in possession of €62,800 in cash. Advertisement Gardaí stopped Mr Hayes as he left a shed he was renting in Cobh. Mr Hayes had installed a sophisticated state of the art alarm system at the shed which he was able to monitor remotely. During a search of the shed gardaí found the monies concealed in timber blocks under tarpaulin in the shed. CCTV was seized from the scene. Mr Hayes was captured on the footage counting the money and placing it in the blocks. A search of his home in Cobh was carried out following this arrest. Gardaí discovered 234 rounds of ammunition, a silencer rifle, pepper spray, 1,376 rifle primers and eight containers of gunpowder. The majority of the items were found in the attic. Advertisement A valuation for a boat was also located at the property. A house boat worth €86,000, which was funded by criminality was subsequently found and seized at the the East Ferry in Cobh. During his garda interview Hayes said that the €62,800 in cash seized was earned via 'foxers.' He denied any involvement in the sale and supply of cocaine. Det Garda McCarthy said that the accused had had his firearms licence revoked in 2022. At the time of his arrest he was appealing this decision. Two hair brushes were also found in his possession on this occasion. The brushes had been modified to hide close to €3,000 worth of cocaine. Advertisement Mr Hayes was arrested for a third time on May 5th, 2024 after he had secured High Court bail. Garda Dylan Murphy said in evidence that gardaí intercepted a car driven by Mr Hayes in Cobh, Co Cork. A deodorant canister was found in the glove box of the car. It had been modified and contained 27 bags of cocaine worth €1,407 as well as €450.000 in cash. The vehicle he was driving was seized as the proceeds of crime. Judge Helen Boyle was informed that the Revenue Service had indicated that Hayes made a total income of €245,892 over a twenty year period from 2002 to 2024 for his legal work. Mr Hayes offered no material assistance to gardai during the course of all of his garda interviews. Defence counsel Jane Hyland, SC, said that her client was remorseful for his behaviour and had entered signed pleas of guilty. She stated that he felt guilty that his wife was now relying on social welfare payments. 'He is very stressed and upset at the position he has put his family in. He is resolved to not ever again engage in criminality.' Ms Hyland said that Mr Hayes was taken in to care at a young age and left school when he was just 12 years old. She stated that he had a good job history which included work abroad as a diving instructor and a period in the Royal Marines. She said that her client had suffered from drug addiction and was doing well in custody. Ireland Former school principal receives more jail time fo... Read More The value of cash, cars, a boat and other property that was deemed to be the proceeds of criminal conduct reached a total of €745,000. Judge Boyle made a forfeiture order to the state in relation to these items. Mr Hayes was remanded in custody for the finalisation of sentencing on July 2nd next. The defendant pleaded guilty to charges including the possession of cocaine for sale or supply and possession of large quantities of ammunition and silencers for firearms. He also pleaded guilty to charges related to drugs and money-laundering. In total he pleaded guilty to over 20 charges.
BBC News
04-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Cobh: Dylan Scannell found guilty of murdering Ian Baitson with sword
A man who attacked a father of two with a sword in a County Cork car park has been found guilty of murder. Ian Baitson died in hospital in March last year, four days after being injured in the assault on the Newtown Road in 33 year old had a "sub-total amputation" of his left leg and suffered catastrophic bleeding, the court Scannell, 31, of O'Rahilly Street in Cobh, had pleaded guilty to manslaughter but the jury found him guilty of murder. Mr Baitson, who worked as a chef, died at Cork University Hospital on 19 March artist Scannell now faces a mandatory life sentence. The jury at the Central Criminal Court in Cork took just over four hours to deliver their verdict, according to Irish broadcaster RTÉ. It reported that the judge excused them from any further jury service for the next five years.
