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Man pleads not guilty by reason of insanity to attempted murder of brother

Summary

A 39-year-old man has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the attempted murder of his brother at the family home in Mullingar two years ago. Ms Justice Karen O'Connor at the Central Criminal Court today swore a jury of seven men and five women to hear the trial of Gary O'Shaughnessy. She told the jury it is alleged that Mr O'Shaughnessy attempted to murder his brother, Mark O'Shaughnessy, at Ailesbury House, Lynn Road, Mullingar Co Westmeath between May 15 and 16, 2024. The brothers were living at Ailesbury House at the time, she said. He is further charged with intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to his brother on the same date and at the same location. Mr O'Shaughnessy pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to both charges. Ms Justice O'Connor told the jury the trial will conclude by the end of this week.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man pleads not guilty by reason of insanity to attempted murder of brother. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• May 15 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2026-04-13 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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