Anthony Walsh pleads guilty to manslaughter in Swords death

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Anthony Walsh pleaded guilty to manslaughter at the Central Criminal Court, as reported on 16 October 2018. He pleaded not guilty to murdering Dermot Byrne and guilty to stealing Mr Byrne’s bank card, keys and lighter.

The offences arose from an incident outside a school on North Street, Swords, County Dublin, on 16 July 2017. Evidence about Walsh’s arrest and statements was given during the trial, which was continuing before Justice Eileen Creedon and a jury.