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Dublin man goes on trial for 2011 murder

Summary

The Central Criminal Court in Dublin is hearing a trial in which Craig O'Halloran, aged 21, is accused of murdering Kevin Kenny, aged 32, on 31 July 2011 at the Sarsfield Road in Ballyfermot. O'Halloran pleaded not guilty and is currently on trial. Prosecutor Paul Greene SC presented the State's case that O'Halloran stabbed Kenny following a "fracas" outside Ruby Finnegans pub on First Avenue in Inchicore. The prosecution described two groups arriving at the pub, with Kenny in one group, and a subsequent altercation that spilled onto a grassy area outside the pub where CCTV did not cover. Witnesses alleged that O'Halloran repeatedly stabbed Kenny on that grassy area, causing fatal injuries. Kenny fell, was seriously injured, and was taken to hospital. The trial, presided over by Justice Patrick McCarthy, is expected to conclude next week with a jury of five men and seven women.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Dublin man goes on trial for 2011 murder. Charges or matters: murdering Kevin Kenny (32) at the Sarsfield Road in Ballyfermot on July 31st, 2011; the charge today and is currently on trial at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• July 31st, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2015-03-19 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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