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Man goes on trial accused of murdering Clare pensioner

Summary

Thomas Lorigan, 34, of no fixed abode, is set to stand trial for the murder of 79‑year‑old John O'Neill in Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare, between 6 and 7 January 2022. He pleaded not guilty. The prosecution is led by senior counsel Eilis Brennan; the defence is headed by Michael Bowman SC. Judge Paul McDermott noted Lorigan's former residence in Lucan, Dublin, and that O'Neill ran a bed and breakfast on St Brendan's Road until 2021. The jury, five men and seven women, will hear the case, which is expected to last up to four weeks.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man goes on trial accused of murdering Clare pensioner. Charges or matters: murdering John O'Neill (79) at St Brendan's Road, Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare on a date unknown between January 6 and 7, 2022. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• January 6 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2024-01-15 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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