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Jailed Limerick gangster John Dundon accused of 'cynical ploy' after sacking lawyers ahead of appeal

Summary

John Dundon, convicted in 2013 of ordering the murder of Shane Geoghegan, is currently appealing his conviction. The Court of Appeal granted an application for Dundon's lawyers to withdraw from the case. Dundon told the court he discharged his legal team after claiming they failed to properly advance a new ground of appeal regarding undisclosed trial evidence. The Director of Public Prosecutions accused Dundon of a "cynical ploy," noting similar tactics were rejected by the Special Criminal Court and High Court during his 2013 trial. The DPP stated that disclosure was carried out in full and expressed anxiety to conclude the matter, citing the victim's mother's desire for an end to the proceedings. The presiding judge, Mr Justice John Edwards, granted an adjournment but warned that Dundon must instruct new lawyers immediately, with all paperwork completed by April 8. The appeal hearing is scheduled for April 22, and the court stated it would not entertain further adjournment applications barring exceptional circumstances. Dundon, who is serving a life sentence, was found guilty at the Special Criminal Court of ordering the hit that killed Geoghegan in a case of mistaken identity. Gunman Barry Doyle, who admitted shooting Geoghegan during garda interviews, later pleaded not guilty at trial. He was found guilty by a jury at the Central Criminal Court and sentenced to life imprisonment in 2012.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jailed Limerick gangster John Dundon accused of 'cynical ploy' after sacking lawyers ahead of appeal. Charges or matters: the murder of Mr Geoghegan. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Convicted; Found guilty

When:

• June 2013 Adjournment
• July 2, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• April 8 Adjournment
• April 22 Adjournment
• November 9, 2008 Hearing Or Sentence
• February 16, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2024-03-21 Publication

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Stage Appeal Violent Crime

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