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64-year-old to go on trial accused of murder

Summary

Donal Colgan, a 64-year-old man from Killarney Street, Dublin 1, pleaded not guilty to the murder of David Sheridan, a 45-year-old father of three. The alleged killing took place at North Strand Road, Dublin 1, on August 17 or 18, 2014. Colgan is accused of murdering Sheridan outside a Dublin chip shop. Following the plea, Justice Patrick McCarthy directed the jury to select a foreman and return to the Central Criminal Court the following day. The trial is scheduled to begin tomorrow. This report reflects the procedural stage of the trial, where the defendant has entered a not guilty plea to the contested charge of murder. No findings, sentences, or final dispositions have been recorded at this stage. The matter is proceeding to trial as indicated by the court's instructions for the jury's return.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 64-year-old to go on trial accused of murder. Charges or matters: the murder of father-of-three David Sheridan (45) at North Strand Road, Dublin 1 on August 17 or 18, 2014. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• August 17 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2016-11-14 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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