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Jury in Dylan McCarthy murder trial to begin deliberations next week

Summary

The jury in the murder trial of 24‑year‑old Calvin Dunne, accused of killing Dylan McCarthy during a melee outside a pub in Kildare on 22 August 2022, will begin deliberations next week. The State alleges Mr McCarthy died after receiving punches and a "vicious kick" to the head from Mr Dunne while he was trying to rise. Mr Dunne claims he acted in self‑defence, stating he was drawn into the fight when Dylan and his party were "out of control and extremely violent." He says he only struck Dylan after Dylan attempted to hit Sean Kavanagh, and that he "lightly kicked" Dylan in what he believed to be the chest area. The jury has heard that a state pathologist could not determine whether a punch or kick caused the fatal injury. Sean Kavanagh pleaded guilty. Calvin Dunne pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury in Dylan McCarthy murder trial to begin deliberations next week. Charges or matters: a charge of assault causing harm on Eamon McCarthy, the father of the deceased; the murder of Mr McCarthy on or about August 22, 2022; violent disorder on August 21, 2022, at Dublin Road, Monasterevin. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• August 22, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
• August 21, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2025-01-31 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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