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ANA KRIÉGEL MURDER: Boy A sentenced to life, Boy B gets 15 years

By Kilkenny Now 5th November 2019 0

The two boys convicted of the murder of tragic schoolgirl Ana Kriégel have had their sentences handed down in the Central Criminal Court. Boy A, has been sentenced to life for the murder of the 14-old-teenager, with a review period after 12 years served to determine whether or not he should be released or serve […]

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Watchdog to get new powers to police harmful content on social media

By Kilkenny Now 24th June 2019 Post a comment

AN Irish regulatory watchdog is set to be given new powers to police harmful video content on the world’s biggest social media platforms. The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, which currently regulates Irish commercial radio and television as well as RTE and TG4, will now regulate video content on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube in Ireland and […]

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Garda investigation after images that claim to show teenagers convicted of Ana Kriegel murder appear online

By Kilkenny Now 20th June 2019 0

A MAJOR Garda investigation is underway after images which claim to show the two teenagers convicted of murdering Ana Kriegel appeared online. Pictures alleging to show Boy A and Boy B have been posted on Facebook and Twitter, and they are also understood to have been shared on messaging apps. Earlier today it emerged the […]

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Government considers new laws to block kids’ access to porn in wake of Ana Kriegel murder trial

By Kilkenny Now 20th June 2019 0

THE Government is considering introducing new laws to restrict access to pornography in the wake of the Ana Kriegel murder trial. Two 14-year-old boys were convicted of the schoolgirl’s murder this week and the case and trail has promoted calls for tougher legislation to prevent minors from accessing pornography. In the UK, pornographic material will […]