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Jury sworn for trial of Dubliner who denies murdering 20-year-old

Summary

A jury has been sworn in for the trial of a 37-year-old man charged with the murder of 20-year-old Jordan Ronan in Dublin last year. At the Central Criminal Court today, Patrick Murphy, of Drumcairn Parade, Tallaght, was charged with the murder of Jordan Ronan at Drumcairn Avenue in the early hours of July 26, 2024. The accused pleaded not guilty to the charge. Defence counsel is Ronan Kennedy SC, while the prosecution is led by Patricia McLaughlin SC. Mr Justice Kerida Naidoo said the trial is expected to finish by December 19. The trial commences tomorrow before Mr Justice Naidoo and a jury of eight men and four women. The case has drawn significant public and media attention, with the court proceedings expected to last several weeks. The accused has been remanded in custody and is expected to face a range of charges related to the incident. The court has scheduled a number of hearings over the coming weeks to ensure the trial proceeds efficiently.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury sworn for trial of Dubliner who denies murdering 20-year-old. Charges or matters: the murder of Jordan Ronan at Drumcairn Avenue in the early hours of July 26, 2024. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• July 26, 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
• December 19 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2025-12-03 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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