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Jury to begin deliberating in Limerick murder trial
Summary
The jury is set to begin deliberations in the Limerick murder trial of John Coughlan, a 33‑year‑old electrician from Pineview Gardens, Moyross. Coughlan pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter for the fatal shooting of Daniel Treacy, 35, at Topaz garage, Caherdavin, Ennis Road, on 22 February 2010. The court rejected the plea, and a jury of seven women and five men was sworn in for a two‑week trial. Prosecutor Ms Úna Ni Raifeartaigh SC described the case as complex, noting a planned shooting and a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia, while highlighting the earlier killing of Coughlan's brother, Darren, by Treacy's brother. She urged the jury to consider CCTV footage and the accused's alleged hearing voices. Defence counsel Mr Brian McCartney QC argued for diminished responsibility, citing psychiatric evidence of schizophrenia, and urged a manslaughter verdict.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury to begin deliberating in Limerick murder trial. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Daniel Treacy (35) at Topaz garage, Caherdavin, Ennis Road on February 22, 2010. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- February 22, 2010 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2013-10-18 Publication
Why: "Because of that earlier killing of Darren Coughlan a lot of things are set in motion," said Ms Ni Raifeartaigh. CNI source report
Case subjects
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Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Daniel Treacy (35) at Topaz garage, Caherdavin, Ennis Road on February 22, 2010 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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