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Man goes on trial accused of Phoenix Park murder
Summary
A 29‑year‑old man, Ciaran Moran, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Gerard Donnelly in Phoenix Park, Dublin, in late November 2013. He was arraigned at the Central Criminal Court, where he was seen wearing a pink polo shirt and navy tracksuit bottoms. The judge, Patrick McCarthy, swore in a jury of nine men and three women and informed them of potential civilian witnesses from the Dublin 7 area. The trial, to be heard by Ms Justice Margaret Heneghan, is scheduled to begin this afternoon and is expected to last ten working days.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man goes on trial accused of Phoenix Park murder. Charges or matters: murdering Gerard Donnelly at an unknown time during November 28th or 29th, 2013; murdering Mr Donnelly in the Phoenix Park. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- November 28th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-05-05 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Gerard Donnelly at an unknown time during November 28th or 29th, 2013; murdering Mr Donnelly in the Phoenix Park (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- Phoenix Park
- Camden Street
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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