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Dublin man to stand trial accused of 2009 Tallaght murder

Date
2016-01-11
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Tallaght
County
Dublin

Summary

The Central Criminal Court will hear the trial of Gary Flynn, 31, of Rossfield Drive, Tallaght, who has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Seamus 'Shay' O'Byrne at Tymon Park North on 13 March 2009. Justice Patrick McCarthy informed the newly sworn jury that the case is expected to last about seven weeks. Prosecutor Alex Owens SC said the allegation concerns the 2009 shooting of O'Byrne, and witnesses from Tallaght, Bray and Crumlin will be called to testify. The trial opens on Tuesday before Justice McCarthy.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Dublin man to stand trial accused of 2009 Tallaght murder. Charges or matters: the murder of Seamus 'Shay' O'Byrne at Tymon Park North, Tallaght on March 13, 2009. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Case subjects

Gary Flynn

Defendant

Charges: the murder of Seamus 'Shay' O'Byrne at Tymon Park North, Tallaght on March 13, 2009 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Places mentioned

Secondary Mention
Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court
Residence
Address Area
  • Tymon Park

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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