Anthony Paget jailed for life for murder of Aidan McMenamy

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Anthony Paget was sentenced to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of murdering Aidan McMenamy. Paget pleaded guilty to manslaughter. The proceedings were reported on 7 May 2021.

Paget, of Carnlough Road, Cabra, Dublin, stabbed McMenamy seven times after McMenamy became jealous and attacked him at Clinch's Court, North Strand Road, Dublin, on 19 July 2019.

Ms Justice Eileen Creedon imposed the mandatory life sentence. She commended McMenamy's family for their courage following their victim impact statements. Paget wrote a letter of apology, which was read in court.