Sean Gillane

Sean Gillane

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Sean Gillane SC is a prominent barrister known for his work in criminal law in Ireland. He has gained recognition for his eloquent courtroom presence and has been involved in several high-profile cases. In the ongoing trial regarding the tragic death of Deepa Dinamani, Gillane serves as the prosecuting counsel, presenting the State's case against Regin Parithapara Rajan, who is accused of murdering his wife.

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Judge Sean Gillane refused the extradition of Jeremiah O'Brien to Greece.

Irish High Court refuses to surrender Limerick man facing human trafficking charges to Greece – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-08-01
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Judge Sean Gillane imposed a global sentence of 17 years on the assailant.

Assailant who drugged daughter and friends before raping one jailed for more than 15 years – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-30
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Judge Sean Gillane noted that the man has been suspended from working as a doctor since July 2024.

Doctor jailed for 10 years over raping and assaulting wife – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-28
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Judge Sean Gillane noted the jury found Jessop’s answers to gardaí about consensual sex to be 'nonsense'.

Woman raped in marriage and targeted by ‘false allegations’ sees former husband jailed – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-24
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Judge Sean Gillane adjourned the extradition case for Jason Cardiff.

Millionaire fugitive seeks solicitor change in extradition proceedings, court hears – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-10
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Judge Sean Gillane reluctantly remanded the defendant on continuing bail after the court proceedings.

Garda acquitted of raping wife but convicted of child cruelty against two daughters – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-10
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Justice Sean Gillane was informed about the video posted on Facebook during the court proceedings.

Mother of child rape victim ordered before court to face contempt allegations over video – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-09
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Seoirse O Dunlaing

Judge Sean Gillane told the jurors to suspend their deliberations for the evening.

Jury resumes deliberations in trial of garda charged with rape of ex-wife and child cruelty – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-09
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Judge Sean Gillane is presiding over the trial.

Daughter of garda charged with child cruelty tells of begging to be let inside to go to bathroom – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-03
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John Mcgowan

The trial continues before the jury of seven men and five women and Justice Sean Gillane.

Daughter of garda charged with child cruelty and rape of wife tells court she kept journal detailing events – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-02
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High Court judge Sean Gillane approved Cardiff's arrest warrant.

Millionaire fugitive arrested in Rathgar home to face US extradition proceedings – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-06-24
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Justice Sean Gillane denied the younger defendant's bail application.

Man who died after Blanchardstown attack suffered ‘traumatic’ injuries, court hears – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-06-03
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Judge Sean Gillane commended the nurse and said he would carefully consider her victim-impact statement.

Nurse raped by doctor in Limerick felt ‘physically sick’ returning to work alongside him – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-03-06
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Louay Kila

Inspectors Seán Gillane SC and UK solicitor Richard Fleck reported 'technical' breaches of the Data Protection Acts.

Denis O’Brien says it is time to question ‘conduct’ of corporate enforcement chief – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-05
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Sean Gillane is the barrister for the Director of Public Prosecutions in the trial related to Jozef Puska.

Jozef Puska’s sisters-in-law burned his clothes after Ashling Murphy murder, barrister tells jury – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-05-20
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Sean Gillane SC represented the teenage boy in court, arguing for leniency in his sentencing.

Defence Forces chaplain hugs boy who stabbed him and says he is forgiven – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-10
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Sean Gillane SC, prosecuting, asked Mr Rajan if he had attacked his wife.

Man claims he accidentally cut wife’s throat during struggle – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-03
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