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Third man convicted of murdering Thomas Dooley

Date
2016-08-05

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Edenderry

County
Offaly

Summary

In a three‑week trial at Sr Senan Court, Edenderry, the jury found Matthew Cummins (22), Sean Davy (21) and James Davy (25) guilty of murdering 64‑year‑old Thomas 'Toddy' Dooley. The men were convicted of beating Dooley to death with a baseball bat in his home. The trial recounted how the trio met at Mangan's Pub, drank, used cocaine, and later attended a house party at April Murray's home where they caused extensive damage. After the party, they entered Dooley's house, where Cummins claimed Sean Davy struck Dooley with the bat, while Davy accounts varied. The prosecution described the attack as a joint enterprise. The men face mandatory life sentences; sentencing is postponed to 10 October, with reports ordered and all three remanded in custody. Matthew Cummins pleaded not guilty. James Davy pleaded not guilty. Sean Davy pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Third man convicted of murdering Thomas Dooley. Charges or matters: murdering Thomas 'Toddy' Dooley at Sr Senan Court in Edenderry on February 12, 2014. Procedural stage: trial

When:

February 12, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
October 10 Adjournment
February 11 Adjournment
2016-08-05 Publication

Why: James Davy was carrying a baseball bat which he said he needed for protection because he had been beaten up the last time he came to Edenderry. CNI source report

Case subjects

James Davy

Defendant

Charges: murdering Thomas 'Toddy' Dooley at Sr Senan Court in Edenderry on February 12, 2014 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Outcome: She ordered an education and urinalysis report for Matthew Cummins and a psychiatric report for James Davy be made available on that date and remanded all three in custody.

Matthew Cummins

Accused

Charges: murdering Thomas 'Toddy' Dooley at Sr Senan Court in Edenderry on February 12, 2014 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Outcome: She ordered an education and urinalysis report for Matthew Cummins and a psychiatric report for James Davy be made available on that date and remanded all three in custody.

Sean Davy

Co Accused

Charges: murdering Thomas 'Toddy' Dooley at Sr Senan Court in Edenderry on February 12, 2014 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Outcome: She ordered an education and urinalysis report for Matthew Cummins and a psychiatric report for James Davy be made available on that date and remanded all three in custody.