National court archive · 2026-03-26
Appeal court upholds conviction for man who murdered partner's brother with billhook
At a glance
- Crime
- murder
- People
- Keith O’Hara, Helen Jones, Paul Jones, Vincent Heneghan SC, Jane Hyland SC, Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy, Mr Justice Michael MacGrath
- Locations
- Cahergal Avenue, Mayfield, Cork, Bandon Road
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Outcome
- the court was rejecting the appeal
Summary
The Court of Appeal rejected Keith O’Hara’s conviction appeal after finding no basis to exclude DNA samples or evidence recovered under search warrants. O’Hara was convicted of Paul Jones’ murder in Cork in 2021 and sentenced to life in prison.
Original reporting: courtsnewsireland.ie