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Witness tells murder trial he heard women shouting "Seán Don't"

Date
2017-06-21

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Killarney

County
Kerry

Summary

During the murder trial of 33‑year‑old Seán Ducque, a witness, Leon Fay, testified that he heard two bangs and two women shouting "Seán Don't" on the night of 26 October 2014. Fay, who lived across the street from Killarney Court, recalled hearing what he thought were fireworks, then hearing the women's distressing cries. He also heard a male voice say "I'll meet you around the back" before seeing the women run together. Fay went to the scene, saw a body lying on the ground, and called an ambulance. The body was that of Kieran Farrelly, who was found shot with a shotgun. The state pathologist confirmed two fatal shotgun injuries, one to the eye and one to the chest, and the prosecution argued that Ducque's use of a shotgun at close range constituted an intent to kill. The trial, presided over by Mr Justice Paul Butler, is expected to last two weeks. Seán Ducque pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Witness tells murder trial he heard women shouting "Seán Don't". Charges or matters: murdering a man in Dublin City in 2014; murdering Kieran Farrelly (33) on 26th October 2014 at Killarney Court, Killarney Street. Procedural stage: trial

When:

26th October 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
2017-06-21 Publication

Why: " He explained that one of the elements that had to be proven was that the accused had intended to kill or seriously injure the deceased. CNI source report

Case subjects

Leon Fay

Accused

Charges: murdering a man in Dublin City in 2014; murdering Kieran Farrelly (33) on 26th October 2014 at Killarney Court, Killarney Street (Alleged Or Contested)

Seán Don't

Accused

Charges: murdering a man in Dublin City in 2014; murdering Kieran Farrelly (33) on 26th October 2014 at Killarney Court, Killarney Street (Alleged Or Contested)

Seán Ducque

Accused

Charges: murdering a man in Dublin City in 2014; murdering Kieran Farrelly (33) on 26th October 2014 at Killarney Court, Killarney Street (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty