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Jury fails to reach verdict in 'Conor McGregor knockout' murder trial
Summary
A Central Criminal Court jury could not reach a verdict in the murder trial of Maurice 'Mossie' Boland, who was accused of "flooring" 26‑year‑old Cian Gallagher in a rural town. The State alleged Boland intended to kill or seriously injure Gallagher, who fell and hit the back of his head after a punch. Both men had been drinking. The prosecution presented CCTV footage of a punch and claimed the victim's hand injuries were caused by the blow. Defence counsel argued that the pathologist's evidence showed the fall, not the punch, caused the fatal injury, and that intent could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. After 13 hours of deliberation over four days, the jury declared disagreement and the case was scheduled for retrial on 25 November. The judge exempted the jury from service for five years. The trial remains at the murder‑versus‑manslaughter stage. Mossie' Boland pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury fails to reach verdict in 'Conor McGregor knockout' murder trial. 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 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 25 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 2 Other
- November 2022 Other
- November 1 Other
- 2024-04-22 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
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
- Central Criminal Court
- Barrack Street
- Malahide Road
- Red House
- the defendant to Dungarvan Garda Station
- Dungarvan
- patrol car to the garda station
Topics
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