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Convicted killer and man with over 270 convictions sentenced for roles in fight outside shopping centre

Date
2026-01-13

Stage
Sentence

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

Keith Smithers and Peter White, both with extensive criminal records, were sentenced for their roles in a fight outside a Dublin shopping centre three years ago. Smithers, who had previously been convicted of murder and robbery, received a nine-year sentence, while White, with over 270 convictions, was given four and a half years. Both were later sentenced to two years for affray. The incident involved a fight between Smithers, White, and a third man, with the use of a steel pole. CCTV footage showed the altercation, and both men expressed remorse. Smithers has 98 previous convictions, and White has 274. Both have drug addiction issues and are making efforts to address them. Judge Orla Crowe noted the CCTV evidence and the men's efforts to deal with their addictions before imposing the two-year sentences. Keith Smithers pleaded guilty. Peter White pleaded guilty and was acquitted.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Convicted killer and man with over 270 convictions sentenced for roles in fight outside shopping centre. Charges or matters: affray on November 21, 2022, at Barry Road, Finglas, Co Dublin; the unlawful killing and robbery of Brian Hogan on January 13, 2023 at Collins Place in the north Dublin town. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted; Acquitted

When:

November 21, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
January 13, 2023 Incident
2026-01-13 Publication

Case subjects

Keith Smithers

Convicted Person

Charges: affray on November 21, 2022, at Barry Road, Finglas, Co Dublin; the unlawful killing and robbery of Brian Hogan on January 13, 2023 at Collins Place in the north Dublin town (Proven)

Plea: Guilty

Finding: Convicted

Outcome: Convicted; Smithers, of Barry Close, Finglas, Dublin 11, was handed a nine-year sentence last June after he was convicted of the unlawful killing and robbery of Brian Hogan on January 13, 2023 at Collins Place in the north Dublin town. Both men were today handed a sentence of two years for affray three months before the death of Mr Horgan.

Peter White

Convicted Person

Charges: affray on November 21, 2022, at Barry Road, Finglas, Co Dublin; the unlawful killing and robbery of Brian Hogan on January 13, 2023 at Collins Place in the north Dublin town (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Finding: Acquitted

Outcome: Acquitted; White, of Casement Drive, Finglas, was jailed last June for four and a half years for the robbery of Mr Hogan on the same date. Both men were today handed a sentence of two years for affray three months before the death of Mr Horgan.