National court archive · 2026-03-27

Murder accused admits to manslaughter of Polish national

At a glance

Crime
manslaughter
People
Tomasz Rozpeda, Maciej Nowak, John Berry SC, Ms Justice Karen O’Connor
Locations
Ballycranna, Kilross, Co Tipperary, Poland
Court
Central Criminal Court
Outcome
remanded Rozpeda in custody until May 18

Summary

Tomasz Rozpeda, who had originally been charged with murdering Maciej Nowak, pleaded guilty to manslaughter at the Central Criminal Court. The charge concerns the unlawful killing of Nowak at Ballycranna, Kilross in Co Tipperary on or about December 26 or 27, 2023. Ms Justice Karen O’Connor adjourned the matter to May 18, directed a victim impact report and remanded Rozpeda in custody. The State will not proceed with the murder count after sentencing.

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Original reporting: courtsnewsireland.ie