Sinéad Behan
Sinéad Behan is a judge known for her firm stance on maintaining public trust in institutions. In a recent case, she emphasized the importance of confidence in the postal system when convicting a former An Post employee for theft and mail interference, underlining the serious breach of trust involved.
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Recent news mentions
Judge Sinead Behan sentenced Martin Ekhosuehi to 11 years in jail for his crimes.
Man who threatened to cut off students’ fingers jailed for nine years – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-04
Judge Sinead Behan acknowledged Kelleher's misplaced pride in his horticultural abilities while emphasizing the seriousness of his offence.
Farmer tells gardaí he’s ‘no Pablo Escobar’ after arrest for cannabis farm in west Cork – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-18
Judge Sinéad Behan sentenced the accused to 18 months in jail but suspended the final nine months.
Man who tipped dustpan of dirt over partner’s head before she went wedding dress shopping jailed for nine months – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-22
Judge Sinead Behan expressed her disapproval of James O’Driscoll's actions towards an elderly farmer.
Old people deserve protection says judge after hearing how elderly farmer was defrauded – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-18
Judge Sinéad Behan imposed a two-year suspended sentence on Steven Stawen for his animal cruelty conviction.
Judge bans man from ever owning pet after he is convicted over ‘cowardly act’ of animal cruelty – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-18
Judge Sinéad Behan imposed a fully suspended two-year sentence on Seán Hogan.
People entitled to have faith in postal system, judge says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-12
