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Wicklow man to stand trial accused of murder
Summary
The trial of Thomas O'Connor, aged 29, of Burnaby Court, Greystones, Co Wicklow, will commence this week. He is accused of murdering 22‑year‑old John O'Brien on 4 June 2010 at Farrankelly Road, Delgany, Co Wicklow. O'Connor pleaded guilty to manslaughter but not guilty to murder; the State did not accept the plea. A jury of eight men and four women was sworn in by Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy, who said the trial could start tomorrow or on Wednesday, depending on a judge's availability, and expected to last two weeks.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Wicklow man to stand trial accused of murder. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- June 4, 2010 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2016-12-05 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Places mentioned
- Farrankelly Road
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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