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Jury sworn-in for Tom Niland unlawful killing trial

Summary

A jury of eight women and four men has been sworn in at the Central Criminal Court to hear the trial of a 31-year-old man accused of the unlawful killing of Tom Niland, a 74-year-old from Doonflynn, Skreen, County Sligo. The accused, John Irving of Shanwar, Foxford, County Mayo, has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Mr Niland died on September 30, 2023, more than twenty months after sustaining serious injuries during an alleged home invasion on January 18, 2022. The charges against Mr Irving include unlawfully killing Mr Niland, entering his home as a trespasser, causing him serious harm, and falsely imprisoning him. Justice Eileen Creedon estimated the trial will last approximately two weeks, with proceedings commencing the following day.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury sworn-in for Tom Niland unlawful killing trial. Charges or matters: unlawfully killing Mr Niland at Doonflynn, Skreen, Co Sligo; all charges. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• September 30, 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
• January 18, 2022 Other
• 2025-07-09 Publication

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Stage Trial

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