Karen O’Connor
Ms. Justice Karen O’Connor is a judge in the Irish legal system who imposed a 13-year concurrent sentence on James Quigley for his convictions related to the abuse of a young girl, highlighting the severity and impact of the crimes during the sentencing.
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Judge Karen O’Connor presided over the sentencing of the offenders involved in the case.
Two jailed for disposal of dismembered remains of teenager Keane Mulready-Woods – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-16
Ms Justice Karen O’Connor vacated the trial date due to the lack of readiness.
Man accused of young woman’s murder remains ‘mute’, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-28
Ms Justice Karen O’Connor adjourned the matter for victim impact statements.
Man (24) pleads guilty to garda knife attack and arson at Conor McGregor’s Dublin pub – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-12
Judge Karen O’Connor sentenced Michael Murray to nine years in prison for the threat to kill Mr McGinn.
Rapist Michael Murray’s appeal against 35-year sentences dismissed – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-16
Ms Justice Karen O’Connor is presiding over the trial concerning Barry Moore's allegations.
Alleged torture and branding victim warned he faces jail if he refuses to give evidence – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-06
Ms Justice Karen O’Connor is one of the judges presiding over the trial.
Man who was allegedly branded ‘RAT’ on body refuses to give evidence at trial – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-06
Ms Justice Karen O’Connor sentenced Burns to the mandatory term of life imprisonment.
Kerry man (55) sentenced to life in prison for murder of his ‘hardworking’ mother – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-28
Ms Justice Karen O’Connor noted the matter had been adjourned on a number of occasions for the State to make enquiries in relation to the application.
Murder-accused Sean McGovern granted legal aid by Special Criminal Court – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-25
Ms Justice Karen O’Connor presided over the trial of Billy Burns.
Co Kerry man found guilty of murdering his mother (75) after jury rejects insanity defence – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-24
Ms Justice Karen O’Connor stated that the court was obliged to exercise due diligence in the use of taxpayers’ money.
Court unsatisfied with murder-accused Sean McGovern’s application for legal aid – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-18
Ms Justice Karen O’Connor presided over the case and noted the aggravating factors of Treacy's offenses.
Killer who has never had a job jailed over ‘grandiose’ €100,000 home renovations – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-20
Ms Justice Karen O’Connor set a further hearing date for Sean McGovern's case.
Book of evidence served on alleged Kinahan associate Sean McGovern over murder charge – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-28
Ms Justice Karen O’Connor presided over the court proceedings regarding the drug smuggling case.
Inflatable boat tried to make rendezvous with ship at sea in bid to import drugs, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-22
Ms Justice Karen O’Connor noted the importance of consent during the sentencing of Gary Coffey.
Man who anally raped woman who told him he did not have consent jailed for five years – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-21
Ms Justice Karen O’Connor is presiding over the murder trial.
Fights recorded on doorbell camera and mobile phones culminated in man’s death, murder trial told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-20
Ms Justice Karen O’Connor is one of the judges presiding over Sean McGovern's court case.
Sean McGovern concerned over ‘legality, propriety, process’ of Dubai arrest and extradition, court told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-05
Ms Justice Karen O’Connor presided over Sean McGovern's court appearance.
Kinahan cartel member Sean McGovern charged with murder following extradition from Dubai – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-29
Ms Justice Karen O’Connor imposed a sentence of 13 years on James Quigley for his crimes.
Man who threatened to kill girl’s pet dog if she told anyone about abuse fails in appeal against conviction – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-29