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Jury sworn for trial of man who admits manslaughter but denies murdering mother
Summary
A man who admits the manslaughter of his mother in Dundalk three years ago but denies her murder will stand trial later this week. Luke Donnelly, 29, of no fixed abode, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Catherine Henry in May 2023 but admitted to her manslaughter. The charge against Donnelly is of murdering Ms Henry on a date unknown between 23 and 24 May, 2023 at an apartment on Bridge Street in Dundalk, Co Louth. Donnelly answered 'Not guilty; guilty of manslaughter' when asked by the court registrar. Mr Justice Seán Gillane informed the jury pool that Ms Henry is the mother of the accused and swore in a panel of five women and seven men to hear the trial. The two-week trial is set to commence on Thursday, with the jury instructed to return to the court on that day.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury sworn for trial of man who admits manslaughter but denies murdering mother. Procedural stage: trial
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- May 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
- 24 May Hearing Or Sentence
- 2026-01-20 Publication
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