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Woman to stand trial next year accused of murdering her two children
Summary
A 48‑year‑old woman, Lynn Eagar of Winetown, Rathowen, County Westmeath, faces trial on 15 January 2024 for the murders of her two children, Thelma (5) and Michael Dennany (2). The children died when the car they were in caught fire on 9 September 2022 at Lackan, Multyfarnham. The Central Criminal Court heard the case on 21 July, with a two‑week trial expected. Eagar's counsel, Sean Gillane SC, hopes many facts will be agreed, and the court has set witness and exhibit orders for the trial date.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Woman to stand trial next year accused of murdering her two children. Charges or matters: the murders of Thelma (5) and Michael Dennany (2) at Lackan, Multyfarnham on September 9, 2022. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- September 9, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 15, 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 21 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2023-03-28 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murders of Thelma (5) and Michael Dennany (2) at Lackan, Multyfarnham on September 9, 2022 (Alleged Or Contested)
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