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Jury sworn in for trial of man accused of Terenure murder
Summary
A jury was sworn in at the Central Criminal Court for the trial of Gary Walsh, 33, of Ravensdale Park, Kimmage, Dublin 15, who is accused of murdering 62‑year‑old Cathal Sweeney in Terenure on 8 February 2014. Walsh pleaded not guilty to murder but had pleaded guilty to manslaughter, a plea the State did not accept. Judge Patrick McCarthy told the eight‑man, four‑woman jury the trial should take about six days, but set aside a fortnight for the case. The trial began at 2.30 pm that day.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury sworn in for trial of man accused of Terenure murder. Charges or matters: the murder of Cathal Sweeney at his home on February 8, 2014; the manslaughter of Mr Sweeney but this plea was not accepted by the State. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- February 8, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 8 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-10-06 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the murder of Cathal Sweeney at his home on February 8, 2014; the manslaughter of Mr Sweeney but this plea was not accepted by the State (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Dublin
- Ashdale Gardens
- Ravensdale Park
- Dublin
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