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Deceased discussed Russian politics with barman on night he died, murder trial hears
Summary
During a murder trial, a barman testified that on the night of the killing he had conversations with the deceased about Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine. The jury heard that the accused, Maurice Boland, 36, had replied to a Garda's caution that he was "onto" the deceased about Russians. Boland pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter of Cian Gallagher, 26, who died from a brain bleed eight days after being punched by Boland in early November 2022. Prosecutor Roisin Lacey SC described how Boland boasted of knocking Gallagher out and compared himself to UFC fighter Conor McGregor. Witnesses, including the pub owner Ann O'Brien and barmaid Maggie O'Leary, confirmed that the deceased had been drinking and that Boland was highly intoxicated when he entered the pub. The trial continues before Mr Justice Paul McDermott and a jury of eight men and four women.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Deceased discussed Russian politics with barman on night he died, murder trial hears. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Cian Gallagher (26) at Barrack Street in Tallow on November 10, 2022. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- November 10, 2022 Other
- November 2 Other
- November 1 Other
- 2024-04-10 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Cian Gallagher (26) at Barrack Street in Tallow on November 10, 2022 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Ukraine. The Central Criminal Court
- Barrack Street
- Malahide Road
- Red House
Topics
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