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Adrian Donohoe judge asks permission for trial to sit longer

Date
2020-05-21

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Louth

County
Louth

Summary

In a trial for the murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe, Judge Michael White requested the High Court president extend daily sittings beyond the usual two‑hour limit due to Covid‑19 concerns. He informed the jury that a direction had been received preventing the trial from exceeding two hours per day, and he is awaiting approval for an extension. The jury, consisting of six men and seven women, heard cross‑examination of Detective Garda Gareth Kenna, who presented a CCTV montage of vehicles in County Louth around the time of the robbery and shooting. Kenna explained that the montage included footage of a Volkswagen Polo stolen from Clogherhead and a dark‑toned saloon resembling a 5‑Series BMW with fog lights. He clarified that fog lights are common and that a distinct roof texture is not unique. The trial continues under Judge White. Adrian Donohoe pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Adrian Donohoe judge asks permission for trial to sit longer. Charges or matters: the murder of Det Gda Adrian Donohoe, who was then a member of An Garda Siochana on active duty on January 25, 2013 at Lordship Credit Union, Bellurgan, Co Louth; a charge of robbing approximately €7,000 in cash and assorted cheques from Mr Pat Bellew on the same date and at the same location. Procedural stage: trial

When:

January 25, 2013 Other
2020-05-21 Publication

Case subjects

Adrian Donohoe

Defendant

Charges: the murder of Det Gda Adrian Donohoe, who was then a member of An Garda Siochana on active duty on January 25, 2013 at Lordship Credit Union, Bellurgan, Co Louth; a charge of robbing approximately €7,000 in cash and assorted cheques from Mr Pat Bellew on the same date and at the same location (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty