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Man who admits killing mechanic goes on trial accused of murder
Summary
Maurice Boland, 36, of Tallow, Waterford, has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to the manslaughter of mechanic Cian Gallagher, who was killed on Barrack Street in Tallow on 10 November 2022. The Central Criminal Court will hear the case tomorrow, with a jury of four women and eight men sworn in by Ms Justice Karen O'Connor. The trial is expected to last two weeks and will rely solely on the evidence presented in court, with no independent research or social media engagement permitted.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man who admits killing mechanic goes on trial accused of murder. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Cian Gallagher at Barrack Street in Tallow on November 10, 2022. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- November 10, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2024-04-08 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Cian Gallagher at Barrack Street in Tallow on November 10, 2022 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Barrack Street
Topics
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