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Man goes on trial accused of unlawful killing in dispute over late night drinking

Summary

Paul Gill, 37, is on trial for manslaughter after the death of Patrick "Patsy" Kelly on 22 August 2015 at Sarto Road, Naas. Gill denies unlawful killing but admits assaulting Kelly and Martin Curtis. Prosecutor Orla Crowe SC described a dispute over late‑night drinking between the neighbours. Witness Noreen Doyle testified that Gill punched Kelly, kicked him, knocked Curtis out, then returned to kick Kelly again. Doyle also recalled hearing Gill warn Kelly that he would not be allowed into Curtis's house that night. The case is heard before Judge Melanie Greally and a jury of eight men and four women. The trial continues with the jury to decide on the manslaughter charge. The proceedings remain at the trial stage, with no verdict yet announced. Paul Gill pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man goes on trial accused of unlawful killing in dispute over late night drinking. Charges or matters: the unlawful killing of Patrick "Patsy" Kelly at Sarto Road, Naas on August 22, 2015; assaulting both the deceased man and his friend, Martin Curtis, during the same incident. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• August 22, 2015 Incident
• 2017-10-20 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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