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Rathass cemetary murder accused fails to overturn bail rejection
Summary
Patrick Dooley, 35, of Arbutus Grove, Killarney, Co Kerry, remains in custody after the Court of Appeal dismissed his appeal against the High Court's refusal of bail. Dooley is charged with murdering his brother, Thomas Dooley, on 5 October at Rath Cemetery, Rathass, Tralee, under Common Law. The High Court denied bail on 26 October, citing community risk and flight risk. Justice John Edwards agreed with the High Court's concerns and upheld the bail rejection, leaving Dooley in custody.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Rathass cemetary murder accused fails to overturn bail rejection. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- October 5 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 26 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2022-12-20 Publication
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