Miriam Walsh
Miriam Walsh is a District Court Judge involved in a significant legal case regarding the adequacy of fixed charge notices for speeding offences, where she has referred critical legal questions to the High Court that could impact numerous other speeding prosecutions.
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Recent news mentions
Judge Miriam Walsh presided over the court proceedings involving Joshua Allen.
Joshua Allen appears in court on dangerous driving charge – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-06
Miriam Walsh was assaulted during a family law case in 2015, which led to her being taken to hospital.
Bibles and chairs could be used as ‘projectiles’ in court, warn judges – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-19Justice Miriam Walsh described the situation as profiting from the misery of children.
If Tusla were a flesh and blood parent, its children would be taken away – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-26
Judge Miriam Walsh presided over the court proceedings involving Nathan Hanlon.
Teenager charged with murder of Irish Rail worker might seek High Court bail – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-27
Judge Miriam Walsh granted bail to Tony Abbey under specific conditions.
Haulier appears in court over €3m drugs seizure at Rosslare Europort – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-25
Judge Miriam Walsh granted the State application and remanded Mr Hanlon.
Teen charged with murder of Irish Rail employee in Co Tipperary – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-21
Judge Miriam Walsh remanded David Norris in custody to appear again at Waterford District Court.
Man further remanded in custody following alleged assault on pensioner in Waterford – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-06
Judge Walsh said Ms O’Brien, representing herself, had pleaded guilty and accepted she had been speeding.
Challenge issued over alleged speeding in average speed zone rejected by High Court – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-24
Judge Miriam Walsh stated that bail was not available for an accused on a murder charge.
Man charged with murder after fatal stabbing in Youghal pub – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-16
Judge Miriam Walsh is overseeing the legal issues arising from Edel O’Brien’s case.
Thousands of speeding prosecutions on hold pending test case over ‘defective’ notice – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-07