David Keane
David Keane is a judge who presided over the trial of Sean Kinneavy, emphasizing the seriousness of the offences and the breach of trust involved in the case, while imposing a significant prison sentence for the convicted man.
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Judge David Keane ruled on the case between Supermac’s and Watchford Ltd regarding franchise fees.
Supermac’s awarded €96,000 over breach of franchise agreement – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-02
David Keane is the founder of Southern Cross AI, which uses specialist chips that don't need liquid cooling.
Oliver Curtis and Firmus, the AI infrastructure provider heading towards a $6 billion listing on the ASX
Australia· 2026-03-02
Judge David Keane imposed a 10-year sentence on Dean Hayes for his violent actions.
‘Prolific offender’ with 129 previous convictions gets 10-year sentence for attack on doctor – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-04
Mr Justice David Keane is presiding over the trial.
Alleged collusion between school bus operators drove up tender prices, trial hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-10
Mr Justice David Keane presided over the trial and thanked the jury for their service.
Man (24) who stabbed sister’s partner with kitchen knife found guilty of manslaughter – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-22
The trial continues tomorrow before Mr Justice David Keane.
Murder accused told gardaí he couldn’t remember stabbing man as he was so drunk, jury hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-16
Mr Justice David Keane sentenced the man to eight years in prison for the rape of his pregnant partner.
Man jailed for raping pregnant partner – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-16
Mr Justice David Keane imposed the sentence on Richard Brennan.
Three sisters sexually abused by brother ‘deeply disappointed’ over ‘leniency’ of eight-year prison term – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-14
Mr Justice David Keane sentenced Bardon in October 2023.
Man serving 10-year sentence for raping student removed from teachers’ register – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-16
Bardon was sentenced in October 2023 by Mr Justice David Keane.
Teacher’s rape conviction ‘fundamentally incompatible’ with profession and its values, says Teaching Council panel – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-30
He is survived by his wife, Romney, sons Marcus and David, daughter Sinéad, sister Bernadette, brother- and daughters in-law, much loved grandchildren, many close friends, and former colleagues.
Conor Keane — made major contributions to our understanding of hospital-acquired infections – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-30
Mr Justice David Keane imposed a sentence of nine years on Kinneavy in relation to the rape offences.
Galway man jailed for rape and ‘persistent, deplorable’ sexual abuse of girl – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-24
Mr Justice David Keane imposed a sentence of nine years on Kinneavy for the rape offences.
Galway man jailed for ‘persistent’ sexual abuse of girl 50 years younger than him – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-24