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Dubliner guilty of manslaughter of father-of-three after Junior Cert results party
Summary
A 23‑year‑old Dubliner, David Brannock, was found guilty of manslaughter for killing Jason Flannery and injuring several family members during a Junior Cert celebration. Brannock was cleared of murder but convicted of manslaughter, serious harm to brother‑in‑law John O'Neill, and assault causing harm to Flannery's daughter Jade Byrne, son Anthony Byrne, and mother Claire Byrne. The trial recounted an argument that escalated into a violent chase, during which Brannock stabbed Flannery, O'Neill, and the Byrne children. Flannery died from a stab wound to the back of his neck and two stomach wounds. O'Neill suffered serious stab wounds to his throat and body, requiring surgery and a month in hospital. Jade and Anthony received stitches. Brannock was remanded in custody and will be sentenced on 2 December. David Brannock pleaded not guilty. Junior Cert pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dubliner guilty of manslaughter of father-of-three after Junior Cert results party. Charges or matters: murdering Jason Flannery, causing serious harm to his brother in law, John O'Neill, and assault causing harm to Mr Flannery's daughter, Jade Byrne; son, Anthony Byrne, and their mother, Claire Byrne; all five offences in the early hours of September 13th, 2012 at St Joseph's Way, Poppintree, Ballymun. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 13th, 2012 Incident
- December 2nd Adjournment
- 2014-11-13 Publication
Why: However, the State said that Brannock had returned to the Byrne/Flannery home after being thrown out in order to lure its occupants outside and assault them. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Jason Flannery, causing serious harm to his brother in law, John O'Neill, and assault causing harm to Mr Flannery's daughter, Jade Byrne; son, Anthony Byrne, and their mother, Claire Byrne; all five offences in the early hours of September 13th, 2012 at St Joseph's Way, Poppintree, Ballymun (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: The State objected to a defence application for continuing bail and the judge remanded him in custody.
Convicted Person
Charges: murdering Jason Flannery, causing serious harm to his brother in law, John O'Neill, and assault causing harm to Mr Flannery's daughter, Jade Byrne; son, Anthony Byrne, and their mother, Claire Byrne; all five offences in the early hours of September 13th, 2012 at St Joseph's Way, Poppintree, Ballymun (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: The State objected to a defence application for continuing bail and the judge remanded him in custody.
Places mentioned
- St Joseph's Way
- Ballymun
- St Joseph's Way
- Ballymun. The Central Criminal Court
- St Joseph's Way
- Mr Flannery's house
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