National court archive · 2026-03-24

Young man killed pensioner with 'back spin kick like MMA'

At a glance

Crime
manslaughter
People
Joshua Rush, Charles McCaughley, Detective Sergeant David Ennis, Dr Margot Bolster, Diana Stuart SC, Ronan Kennedy SC, Judge Martina Baxter
Locations
Fairview Strand, Fairview, Dublin 3
Court
Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Outcome
adjourned the case to April 20

Summary

Joshua Rush pleaded guilty to manslaughter after a kick caused Charles McCaughley to fall and suffer a fatal brain injury on Fairview Strand. Dublin Circuit Criminal Court adjourned sentencing-related matters while gardai seek more information about McCaughley’s background.

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Original reporting: courtsnewsireland.ie