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17-year-old admits trying to murder army chaplain

Summary

A 17‑year‑old pleaded guilty to attempting to murder Defence Forces chaplain Fr Paul Murphy, who was stabbed on 15 August 2024 at Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa, Renmore Barracks, Galway. The teenager was 16 when the attack occurred and is not identified because of his age. Mr Justice Paul McDermott ordered a probation report from Oberstown Detention Centre and adjourned the case to 7 March for a sentencing hearing. Fr Murphy, aged in his 50s, will be invited to give a victim impact statement. He received treatment for multiple stab wounds at University Hospital Galway.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 17-year-old admits trying to murder army chaplain. Charges or matters: the attempted murder of Defence Forces chaplain Fr Paul Murphy, who suffered multiple stab wounds following an attack last year. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• August 15, 2024 Adjournment
• March 7 Adjournment
• 2025-02-10 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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