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Teen accused of trying to murder Galway army chaplain gets trial date
Summary
The Central Criminal Court has set a trial date for a 17‑year‑old boy accused of attempting to murder Fr Paul Murphy, a 52‑year‑old army chaplain, at Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa, Renmore, Galway, on 15 August 2024. Mr Justice Paul McDermott scheduled the trial for 6 May 2025. The case will be revisited on 12 February to report on the progress of evidence disclosure.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Teen accused of trying to murder Galway army chaplain gets trial date. Charges or matters: the attempted murder of Fr Paul Murphy (52) at Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa, Renmore, Co Galway on August 15, 2024. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- August 15, 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 6 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 12 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2025-01-20 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the attempted murder of Fr Paul Murphy (52) at Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa, Renmore, Co Galway on August 15, 2024 (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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