Vincent Heneghan
Vincent Heneghan is a barrister representing one of the accused in a high-profile rape trial, where he argues that the sexual encounters were consensual, challenging the allegations made by the victim.
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Vincent Heneghan is the senior counsel for Garda Geary.
‘This case has a vicious undertone,’ says barrister for garda in penalty points trial – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-23
Vincent Heneghan asked the jury to consider the speed with which things happened that night.
Murder accused bemoaned immigrants who ‘run amok’ days after fatal attack, court told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-23
Vincent Heneghan SC was the prosecutor in the case against Josh O'Brien.
Man who stabbed ex-girlfriend 50 times jailed for 14 years – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-20
Vincent Heneghan read a medical report detailing Niamh Kelly's severe injuries in court.
Woman was stabbed more than 50 times by ‘jealous’ former boyfriend, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-09
Defence barrister Vincent Heneghan SC, representing the then 15-year-old accused of rape (now 17) said his client admitted to having sex with the girl but claimed 'it was consensual'.
Boy found guilty of raping girl at Limerick Racecourse when he was 13 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-07
Vincent Heneghan is representing the then 15-year-old accused of rape.
Teenage girl claims two boys (13 and 15) raped her in car at Limerick race course – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-13
