Courts / Dublin / Report
Dublin man acquitted of 2011 murder
Summary
Craig O'Halloran, 22, was found not guilty of murdering Kevin Kenny, 32, outside Ruby Finnegans pub in Inchicore on 31 July 2011. The trial, lasting one and a half weeks, examined CCTV footage of a struggle and a subsequent gathering around Kenny after he collapsed. Forensic evidence identified a stab wound to the heart as the cause of death. The jury, composed of five men and seven women, returned a not‑guilty verdict after more than three hours of deliberation. Justice Patrick McCarthy discharged O'Halloran and exempted the jury from service for ten years.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dublin man acquitted of 2011 murder. Charges or matters: murdering Kevin Kenny (32) at the Sarsfield Road in Ballyfermot on July 31st, 2011. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 31st, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 31st Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-03-31 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering Kevin Kenny (32) at the Sarsfield Road in Ballyfermot on July 31st, 2011 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
Topics
Related court reports
- Man charged with having 56k child abuse images and videos remanded on bail
- Ex-Dáil hopeful's allegations against former employer 'complete fantasy', WRC told
- Mater must pay €10k to worker who said he was wrongly accused of abusing patient
- 'I think we know I won't be getting bail' - Daniel Kinahan charged with directing criminal organisation
- Letting agent who claimed alleged domestic violence victim abandoned tenancy by fleeing to refuge must pay €14.7k
- 77-year-old with 470 convictions told Luas staff to 'f**k off'
If a fact, identity, locality or legal outcome needs review, email the newsroom with this report's details prefilled.
Email a correction request