Patrick McGrath
IrelandjudgeMale5.4Global Dominance: 0.00%Patrick McGrath is a judge in the Central Criminal Court of Ireland who presided over the case of Randi Gladstone, highlighting the profound impact of Gladstone's offenses on the young victim and emphasizing the serious nature of the crimes.
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Judge Patrick McGrath commenced the hearing by addressing Kinahan directly and asking if it was correct he was not represented.
Daniel Kinahan declined offer of legal counsel, Garda sources say – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-12
Judge Patrick McGrath addressed Kinahan during the hearing.
Daniel Kinahan charged with directing organised crime – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-09
Judge Patrick McGrath sentenced the man to three years and six months for the counts of coercive control and 15 months for sexual assault.
Husband jailed for three and a half years for sexual assault and coercive control of wife – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-31
Judge Patrick McGrath informed the jury panel about the case against the accused.
Former solicitor pleads not guilty to murdering father by reason of insanity – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-27
Judge Patrick McGrath presided over the case of Simon O'Donovan at the Special Criminal Court.
National Museum employee (44) remanded in custody after bomb charge – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-27
Judge Patrick McGrath is overseeing O'Donovan's bail application.
Man charged with possession of explosive substance following Monaghan car-bomb discovery – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-26
Judge Patrick McGrath presided over the extradition hearing for Jonathan Gill.
High Court rejects arguments against extradition of Jonathan Gill to Northern Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-20
Judge Patrick McGrath directed that nothing should be reported which could identify the woman.
Man jailed for sexually abusing vulnerable woman in swimming pool steam room – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-03
Judge Patrick McGrath noted the prolonged and repeated nature of the attacks and the 'appalling level of degradation' visited upon the woman.
Sex offender jailed for ‘appalling’ rape of partner in woods – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-10
Mr Justice Patrick McGrath is presiding over the trial of Joseph Lawlor.
‘You stabbed me in the artery, you f**king eejit’, victim told murder accused before death – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-30
Mr Justice Patrick McGrath sentenced the boy to 15 months in detention, considering his young age and the impact on his family.
Boy (16) sentenced to 15 months for rape of girl in Galway – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-06
Mr Justice Patrick McGrath is presiding over the trial.
Former member of Defence Forces pleads not guilty to murder of pensioner found shot dead at Kerry home – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-24
Mr Justice Patrick McGrath imposed consecutive sentences totalling 22 years imprisonment on Declan Daly.
‘Monster’ sex abuser whose abuse spanned three decades jailed for 20 years – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-31
Patrick McGrath comments on the royal family's treatment of Prince Andrew.
Our link to the Crown is an anachronism that must end
Australia· 2025-10-19
Mr Justice Patrick McGrath remanded the teenager on continuing bail and adjourned the case for sentence to November 3rd.
Teenage boy convicted of raping girl (13) he was dating in Galway – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-08
Mr Justice Patrick McGrath charged the jury to consider their verdict.
Closing stages reached in trial of Galway teenage rape accused – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-04
Mr Justice Patrick McGrath is overseeing the trial.
Galway teenager denies she made up ‘story’ that boy raped her, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-01Mr Justice Patrick McGrath is presiding over the trial.
Teenage boy goes on trial charged with rape of teenage girl in Galway – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-30Mr Justice Patrick McGrath ordered Mr Donegan’s surrender to the UK authorities.
Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal of pensioner surrendered to North to face murder charge – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-29
Mr. Justice Patrick McGrath is presiding over the trial.
Jury shown footage in trial of woman accused of being getaway driver – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-25
Justice Patrick McGrath noted the profound impact of the ordeal on the young woman.
Guyanese man convicted of rape, jailed for ten years in Ireland
Guyana· 2025-03-24
Mr Justice Patrick McGrath is presiding over the trial of Deirdre Arnold.
HSE employee to stand trial accused of impeding investigation into Lisa Thompson murder – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-22Mr Justice Patrick McGrath said there was no evidence to suggest the pair would not receive a fair trial.
Duo to be extradited to North in connection with murder of RUC man 50 years ago – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-20
Mr Justice Patrick McGrath noted the profound impact of Gladstone's actions on the victim.
Convicted rapist falsely imprisoned and raped woman (18) just days after arriving in Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-14