John Cassidy

Former Crossmaglen Rangers GAA club treasurer Thomas McKenna, 66, pleaded not guilty at Newry Crown Court in Belfast to 16 charges involving alleged indecent assaults, sexual assault and inciting sexual activity against two male complainants. The alleged offences span 1993 to 2015. The defence requested 14 days to lodge a defence statement, while prosecutors said special-measures applications would be sought for both complainants. The case was adjourned to September 17, 2026, for an administrative hearing in Newry.

Daniel Paul Curley, 28, of Ross Road, Belfast, was sentenced to 15 months for stealing two Citizen watches from H Samuel, a £1,700 Rado watch from Ernest Jones, and seven bottles of spirits from Asda, with the total value reported at about £2,000. He will serve five months in custody followed by nine months on supervised licence. Curley told probation officers that he committed the thefts while relapsed into crack cocaine use and was trying to fund his female companion's drug habit. The judge said the offences involved planning and reasonably high-value items, while the defence highlighted Curley's improved attitude, family contact and potential employment.