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Limerick man who murdered his partner must await appeal fate
Summary
In December 2013 a Limerick man, Kieran Lynch, aged 47, was ordered to await the outcome of his appeal after being sentenced to life imprisonment in March 2007 for the murder of his partner Catherine McEnery. Lynch had pleaded not guilty at a Galway sitting of the Central Criminal Court in July 2005. The appeal, heard by the Court of Criminal Appeal, focused on two main points: first, the alleged misdirection by Judge Paul Carney regarding provocation, and second, a motion to introduce fresh evidence about Lynch's recent near‑drowning experience and high‑dose medication that might have made him more susceptible to provocation. Lynch's counsel argued that this evidence could have rendered him more vulnerable to a loss of control. The State's counsel contended that the question was ambiguous and that no exceptional circumstances justified the new evidence. Judge Donal O'Donnell said the court would reserve its judgment. The case remains at the appeal stage.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Limerick man who murdered his partner must await appeal fate. Charges or matters: the murder in Craughwell, Co Galway in July 2005. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 2007 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 2005 Hearing Or Sentence
- June 2005 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 17 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2013-12-02 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: the murder in Craughwell, Co Galway in July 2005 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Kieran Lynch (47) was sentenced to life in prison by Mr Justice Paul Carney having been found guilty by a Central Criminal Court jury of the murder of his partner Catherine McEnery.
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