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Brothers jailed for combined 12 years for 'savage' fatal attack on 55-year-old man

Summary

Two brothers, Ian (34) and Daniel (43) Connaghan, were sentenced at the Central Criminal Court for a 2019 attack that killed 55‑year‑old Michael 'Mick' Mulvey. The jury found them not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter (Ian) and assault causing serious harm (Daniel). Ian received a nine‑year sentence with the final year suspended for three years; Daniel received five years with the final year suspended for three years. The court described the assault as "savage, cold‑blooded and cowardly," noting that Mulvey was a slight, unarmed victim who offered no resistance. The sentencing judge highlighted the brothers' lack of remorse and the brutal nature of the attacks, while acknowledging mitigating factors such as Ian's lack of prior convictions. No verdict was recorded on the assault charges for either brother.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Brothers jailed for combined 12 years for 'savage' fatal attack on 55-year-old man. Charges or matters: the murder of Mr Mulvey on the Navan Road, close to the Phoenix Park. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• November 27, 2019 Incident
• November 14, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2023-12-04 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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