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Jury sworn-in for trial of man (24) accused of Peter Kennedy murder

Summary

A jury of twelve was sworn in on 18 March 2025 to hear the trial of Brian Ibe, a 24‑year‑old from Newbridge, who has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of 65‑year‑old Peter Kennedy, which took place between 28 April and 12 May 2020. Ibe was also charged with assault causing harm to Garda Brendan O'Donnell on 29 April 2020, to which he likewise pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. The trial will last about two weeks, with a possibility of a slight extension. The prosecution will present witnesses including consultant psychiatrist Dr Mary Davoren and clinical psychologist Dr Kevin Lambe, while the defence will call consultant psychiatrists Dr Conor O'Neill, Dr Stephen Monks, Dr Patrick McLoughlin, Dr Gauruv Malhan and psychologist Dr Marie English. A large number of Garda witnesses from Newbridge, Kildare, Athy, Rathangan, Portlaoise, Tallaght and Naas will also testify.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury sworn-in for trial of man (24) accused of Peter Kennedy murder. Charges or matters: murdering 65-year-old Mr Kennedy between April 28 and May 12, 2020, both dates inclusive, in Newbridge. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• April 28 Hearing Or Sentence
• May 12, 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
• April 29, 2020 Incident
• 2025-03-18 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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