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Date set for trial of senior barrister accused of murder

Summary

A trial date has been set for senior barrister Diarmuid Phelan, 53, who is accused of murdering Keith Conlon in a shooting at Hazelgrove Farm, Kiltalown Lane, Tallaght, on 22 February 2022. The case will be heard at the Central Criminal Court on 29 May 2024. Conlon, a father of four from Kiltalown Park, was seriously injured in the incident and died two days later at Tallaght University Hospital. The trial is expected to last three weeks. Mr Phelan's bail application was initially rejected by the High Court in March, but the Court of Appeal overturned that decision and granted him bail on the condition of a €50,000 bond with an independent surety of €50,000, plus additional conditions such as a curfew, daily sign‑on, and an order to stay out of Tallaght and his Wexford properties. French and German interpreters will be required by the prosecution.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Date set for trial of senior barrister accused of murder. Charges or matters: the murder of Keith Conlon at Hazelgrove Farm, Kiltalown Lane, Tallaght, on February 22, 2022. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• May 29, 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
• February 22, 2022 Incident
• March 3rd, 2023 Incident
• 2022-11-29 Publication

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Stage Appeal Violent Crime

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