Alexander Owens
Mr. Justice Alexander Owens is a High Court judge in Ireland, recognized for presiding over significant cases. In the civil trial involving Conor McGregor, he issued orders related to the dissemination of CCTV footage and made determinations regarding the legal responsibilities of the parties involved.
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In May 2023, Judge Alexander Owens ruled the school had validly suspended him from his teaching position.
Transfer of Enoch Burke to Castlerea Prison has ‘no basis in law’, brother claims – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-03
Judge Alexander Owens ruled that the school validly suspended Burke from his teaching position.
Enoch Burke seeks permission to bring late appeal against order banning him from school – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-27
Judge Alexander Owens upheld the suspension decision against Enoch Burke in May 2023.
What next for Enoch Burke? What do the latest appeal panel resignations mean for this saga? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-07
Judge Alexander Owens issued an order banning Enoch Burke from Wilson’s Hospital School.
Two resignations from panel convened to hear Enoch Burke appeal, court told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-04
Mr Justice Alexander Owens refused to grant James Lawrence legal costs against Ms Hand after the jury rejected her claim.
Nikita Hand welcomes Supreme Court decision to reject Conor McGregor’s appeal bid – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-04
Mr Justice Alexander Owens ordered repairs on Mr Gately's former home after it was seized by Cab officers.
Former home of Hutch gang member sells for more than €300,000 on foot of Cab action – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-12
Mr Justice Alexander Owens ordered the repairs on Gately's property after it was seized.
James ‘Mago’ Gately’s repaired home ready to be sold next month, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-15Mr Justice Alexander Owens noted the couple's financial difficulties and the court's refusal to approve their insolvency arrangements.
Couple ‘living on borrowed time’ fail to have insolvency arrangements approved – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-28
Mr Justice Alexander Owens granted the protective certificate on July 1st.
Billy Kelleher’s brother granted 40-day extended legal protection from creditors owed €4.7m – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-08
Mr Justice Alexander Owens is the trial judge involved in the civil case against Conor McGregor.
Court to rule on Conor McGregor appeal over civil rape case outcome – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-31
Mr Justice Alexander Owens presided over the trial and made decisions regarding the jury's questions.
Appeal court defers judgment on Conor McGregor’s appeal over High Court jury finding in civil rape case – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-03
Mr Justice Alexander Owens was the trial judge who found in favour of Nikita Hand.
Conor McGregor withdraws application for ‘fresh evidence’ from Nikita Hand’s neighbours in civil rape trial appeal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-01
Mr Justice Alexander Owens charged the jury during the trial regarding the definitions of assault.
Nikita Hand faces cross-examination by Conor McGregor’s lawyers in civil rape trial appeal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-01
Mr Justice Alexander Owens said he was satisfied these assets were the proceeds of crime.
Alleged Kinahan associate sent daughters to exclusive Swiss school, despite no legitimate income, High Court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-26
Mr Justice Alexander Owens made costs order in favour of Mr Adams.
BBC lawyers seek stay on damages and costs orders in Gerry Adams defamation case – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-03
Mr Justice Alexander Owens provided guidance on the appropriate damages for defamation during the trial.
Lawyers agree €100,000 damages award is undeniable win for Gerry Adams and republicanism generally – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-31Mr Justice Alexander Owens framed the questions for the jury in Gerry Adams's libel case.
Gerry Adams bet big, won big. What does the libel victory over the BBC mean for his legacy? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-31
Judge Alexander Owens blocked three people appearing as witnesses, including Denis Donaldson's daughter.
Ex-Sinn Féin leader awarded £100k in BBC libel case
United Kingdom· 2025-05-30
Mr Justice Alexander Owens instructed the jury on how to interpret the words complained of in the programme and article.
Gerry Adams awarded €100,000 after jury finds he was defamed by BBC broadcast and article – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-30Justice Alexander Owens said there was no need to decide on the veracity of the allegation that Adams sanctioned Donaldson’s murder.
Gerry Adams wins defamation action against BBC over murdered spy claim | Gerry AdamsUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-30Mr Justice Alexander Owens is overseeing the defamation case involving Gerry Adams.
Jury in Gerry Adams defamation case against the BBC begins deliberations – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-29Mr Justice Alexander Owens is presiding over the defamation case involving Gerry Adams and the BBC.
Jury told to consider ex-Sinn Féin leader’s reputation in Republic of Ireland, not anywhere else – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-25
Mr Justice Alexander Owens is presiding over the defamation trial.
Spotlight would ‘probably’ not breach UK regulations, court told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-20
Mr Justice Alexander Owens ruled that Stefan Saunders was a member of a gang of robbers who funded a spending spree on assets.
Five-bedroom home of notorious armed robber put up for sale by Cab – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-14
Alexander Owens is the judge presiding over the trial involving Gerry Adams.
Jury shown montage of allegations made about former Sinn Féin leader – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-06
Mr Justice Alexander Owens directed that the jury be asked whether or not Mr McGregor 'assaulted' Ms Hand.
Conor McGregor claims Nikita Hand’s bruising may have been caused by alleged row with partner – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-02
Mr Justice Alexander Owens is presiding over the defamation case involving Gerry Adams.
Gerry Adams takes jurors in his defamation case against BBC on a very long stroll down memory lane – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-30
Mr Justice Alexander Owens presided over the defamation case involving Rachel Kenny and Gavin Daly.
Lecturer pays ‘substantial’ settlement to former An Bord Pleanála director over defamatory tweets – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-29
Mr Justice Alexander Owens is overseeing the civil trial involving Gerry Adams.
Jury sworn in for former Sinn Féin leader’s action against BBC – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-29
The trial before a High Court jury and Mr Justice Alexander Owens is due to last two weeks.
Garda Commissioner seeks to prevent two officers from having to give evidence in Gerry Adams case against BBC – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-25
