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Man admits trying to murder woman in Dublin city centre

Summary

A 26-year-old man from north Dublin has pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to attempted murder. Darragh Quigley of Carndonagh Road, Donaghmede, admitted the charge relating to an incident on Chatham Row, Dublin 2 on November 16, 2023. Mr Justice Paul McDermott adjourned proceedings to December 16 for the hearing of evidence and a victim impact statement. The case carries connections to Carndonagh in County Donegal through the defendant's address registration.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man admits trying to murder woman in Dublin city centre. Charges or matters: the charge and Mr Justice Paul McDermott adjourned the matter to December 16, when evidence will be heard and the victim will be invited to make a statement to the court. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• November 16, 2023 Adjournment
• December 16 Adjournment
• 2025-11-10 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision Violent Crime

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