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Pre-trial hearing begins in case of barrister accused of murder

Summary

A one‑week pre‑trial hearing has started before Ms Justice Siobhan Lankford at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin. The hearing concerns senior barrister Diarmuid Phelan, 55, of Kiltalown Lane, Tallaght, who is accused of murdering 36‑year‑old Keith Conlon in a fatal shooting at Hazelgrove Farm on 22 February 2022. Conlon was seriously injured and died two days later at Tallaght University Hospital. The prosecution is led by John Byrne and Roisin Lacey, while Michael Bowman and Sean Guerin head the defence. The case will proceed to trial before a jury once the pre‑trial hearing concludes.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Pre-trial hearing begins in case of barrister accused of murder. Charges or matters: the murder of Keith Conlon (36) at Hazelgrove Farm, Kiltalown Lane, Tallaght, on February 22, 2022. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• February 22, 2022 Incident
• 2024-10-07 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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