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Jury hand judge note in murder trial of two brothers
Summary
In a Dublin murder trial, brothers Ian Connaghan (34) and Daniel Connaghan (43) plead not guilty to the killing of 55‑year‑old builder Michael 'Mick' Mulvey, who died 13 days after a November 2019 assault near The Halfway House Pub. The State alleges the brothers beat Mulvey at a roundabout, causing injuries that contributed to his death, though not the sole cause. The brothers also face charges of serious harm and assault. Judge Paul Burns instructed the jury to determine the dominant cause of death and the accused's intent, noting that intent to cause serious injury suffices for murder. Prosecutor Anne Rowland argued the beatings were severe enough to imply intent to cause serious harm. Defence counsel Garnet Orange contended no serious injury occurred and the death was likely natural. Post‑mortem findings identified blunt‑force chest trauma and underlying ischemic heart disease as contributory. The jury will resume deliberations tomorrow.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury hand judge note in murder trial of two brothers. Charges or matters: the murder of Michael 'Mick' Mulvey; intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Mr Mulvey at the Navan Road on November 14, 2019; assault causing harm to Mr Mulvey on the same occasion. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- November 27, 2019 Other
- November 14, 2019 Incident
- 2023-07-31 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the murder of Michael 'Mick' Mulvey; intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Mr Mulvey at the Navan Road on November 14, 2019; assault causing harm to Mr Mulvey on the same occasion (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Defendant
Charges: the murder of Michael 'Mick' Mulvey; intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Mr Mulvey at the Navan Road on November 14, 2019; assault causing harm to Mr Mulvey on the same occasion (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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