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Man sentenced to 12 years for manslaughter of archaeologist Emmett Connolly
Summary
At the Central Criminal Court on April 13th, Kevin Moran was sentenced to twelve years imprisonment, with the final two years suspended, for the manslaughter of archaeologist Emmett Connolly. The thirty-year-old from Lodgeview, Cootehill, County Cavan, pleaded guilty to manslaughter following a jury finding in February that he was not guilty of murder. Mr Connolly, aged thirty-two from Rockcorry, County Monaghan, died from seventeen stab wounds sustained on September 28th, 2013. Mr Justice Paul Carney imposed the sentence on condition that Moran maintain a bond of one thousand euro and remain away from the deceased's family. The court heard evidence regarding the gravity of the attack and its impact on those bereaved. The Connolly family released a statement expressing relief that proceedings had concluded whilst acknowledging their ongoing grief. Moran was remanded in custody from December 7th, 2013.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man sentenced to 12 years for manslaughter of archaeologist Emmett Connolly. Charges or matters: murder, but guilty to the manslaughter of Mr Connolly at Lodgeview, Cootehill on September 29 2013. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 28, 2013 Other
- September 29 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 7 2013 Other
- Sunday September 29 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-04-13 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: murder, but guilty to the manslaughter of Mr Connolly at Lodgeview, Cootehill on September 29 2013 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Kevin Moran (30) was today sentenced to twelve years in prison with the final two years suspended for the manslaughter of Emmett Connolly (32) on September 28, 2013. Today Mr Justice Paul Carney sentenced Moran to twelve years imprisonment with the final two years suspended for the manslaughter of Mr Connolly, on condition that the accused enters into a bond of €1,000 to stay away from the family of the deceased.
Convicted Person
Charges: murder, but guilty to the manslaughter of Mr Connolly at Lodgeview, Cootehill on September 29 2013 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Kevin Moran (30) was today sentenced to twelve years in prison with the final two years suspended for the manslaughter of Emmett Connolly (32) on September 28, 2013. Today Mr Justice Paul Carney sentenced Moran to twelve years imprisonment with the final two years suspended for the manslaughter of Mr Connolly, on condition that the accused enters into a bond of €1,000 to stay away from the family of the deceased.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Fergus Traynor of Monaghan garda station
- Monaghan
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