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Judgement due next month in Eamon Kelly murder trial

Date
2021-10-26
Stage
Trial

Summary

The Special Criminal Court announced that a judgement in the murder trial of Eamon Kelly will be delivered on 15 November. Kenneth Donohoe, 43, of Hazelgrove Estate, and Darren Murphy, 51, of Rory O'Connor House, are charged with the 2012 killing of gangland figure Eamon Kelly on Furry Park Road, Killester. They also face a firearms charge for unlawful possession of a Glock pistol with intent to endanger life. Both men pleaded not guilty to both charges. The court heard the case this morning, with Justice Alex Owens presiding.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Judgement due next month in Eamon Kelly murder trial. Charges or matters: both charges; murdering criminal Eamon Kelly; unlawful possession of a Glock pistol with intent to endanger life. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Case subjects

Darren Murphy

Accused

Charges: murdering criminal Eamon Kelly; unlawful possession of a Glock pistol with intent to endanger life (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Eamon Kelly

Accused

Charges: both charges (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Kenneth Donohoe

Accused

Charges: murdering criminal Eamon Kelly; unlawful possession of a Glock pistol with intent to endanger life (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • Special Criminal Court
Residence
Facility
  • Rory O'Connor House
Address Area
  • Furry Park Road

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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