2026-02-06
Knife wielding 'storyteller' kissed victim on back of neck
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He told gardai in interview he was previously stabbed seven times and "wouldn't wish that on anyone." He was today handed a two-year sentence, with the final 10 months suspended. Judge Ryan backdated the sentence to June 26 last, when McDonnell went into custody.