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Family members plead not guilty to Rathass Cemetery murder

Summary

At a Cork sitting of the Central Criminal Court, five family members and a teenager pleaded not guilty to the murder of Thomas 'Tom' Dooley, 43, during a funeral at Rath Cemetery, Rathass, Tralee, on 5 October 2022. The accused include Patrick Dooley (36), Thomas Dooley Senior (43), Thomas Dooley Junior (21), Michael Dooley (29), Daniel Dooley (42) and an unnamed teenager. Thomas Dooley Junior is also charged with assault causing serious harm to Dooley's wife, Siobhán. The trial may last over two months, potentially until 31 July, and is expected to start next week.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Family members plead not guilty to Rathass Cemetery murder. Charges or matters: murdering Thomas 'Tom' Dooley; assault causing serious harm to Siobhán Dooley. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• October 5, 2022 Incident
• July 31 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2024-05-29 Publication

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Topics

Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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