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Man shot five times as he spoke to mother on phone, jury to hear
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court trial, a 37‑year‑old man known to the gardai was shot dead while speaking to his mother on the phone at the front door of his home. The case concerns 25‑year‑old Lorcan Merriman of Lealand Close, Clondalkin, who has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Thomas Farnan at Kilcronan Close, Clondalkin, on the evening of 25 or 26 April 2016. According to the Director of Public Prosecutions, Farnan was at home talking to his mother when, at 23:43, he heard a knock and opened the door. He was shot at least five times and died almost immediately. Neighbours reported seeing a lone male running from the scene with a gun, wearing a balaclava or ski mask.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man shot five times as he spoke to mother on phone, jury to hear. Charges or matters: murdering Thomas Farnan at Kilcronan Close, Clondalkin on April 25 or 26, 2016. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- April 25 Hearing Or Sentence
- August 11, 2017 Incident
- 2021-10-28 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering Thomas Farnan at Kilcronan Close, Clondalkin on April 25 or 26, 2016 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- and questioned at Clondalkin Garda Station
Topics
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