Barry Doyle's murder conviction upheld on appeal

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Barry Doyle’s conviction for murder was upheld by the Court of Appeal, reported on 8 June 2015. The conviction concerned the shooting of rugby player Shane Geoghegan in Dooradoyle, Limerick, in November 2008.

Doyle’s lawyers had challenged admissions he made in garda custody, arguing that he was induced to confess by a promise involving his former partner. The court found no threat or inducement and placed weight on the fact that Doyle had consulted his solicitor before confessing.