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Man who killed partner allegedly not complying with terms of release, court hears
Summary
Kieran Lynch, 50, had his 2007 murder conviction quashed after a successful appeal and was later convicted of manslaughter for the death of his partner, Catherine McEnery, in 2005. In July 2016, the Central Criminal Court sentenced him to 12 years' imprisonment, with the last four years suspended for two years post‑release. He was required to remain in good behaviour for two years and attend probation appointments. The court heard that Lynch has not complied with these conditions, failing to attend four probation appointments and not residing at the address specified. On an application by the prosecution, Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy set a hearing for 9 October and ordered that Lynch be served notice of that date. The case remains at the suspended‑sentence compliance stage. Kieran Lynch pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man who killed partner allegedly not complying with terms of release, court hears. Charges or matters: murdering the mother of his son at their home, 'Rose Cottage', in Craughwell, Co Galway on July 17, 2005; murder but guilty to manslaughter. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Found guilty
When:
- March 2007 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 17, 2005 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 9 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-07-31 Publication
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Appellant
Charges: murdering the mother of his son at their home, 'Rose Cottage', in Craughwell, Co Galway on July 17, 2005; murder but guilty to manslaughter (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty; Kieran Lynch (50) was sentenced last year to 12 years imprisonment with four suspended for her manslaughter but had already served his time. Lynch was sentenced to life in prison in March 2007, after a Central Criminal Court jury found him guilty of the murder of 36-year-old Catherine McEnery.
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