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'My dad would be offended somebody as stupid as you killed him', daughter tells McGovern

Summary

The daughter of Noel Kirwan, an innocent man murdered by the Kinahan organised crime group, told cartel lieutenant Sean McGovern that her father would have been offended to have been killed by 'somebody as stupid as you.' Donna Kirwan, whose father was shot dead outside his home in December 2016, addressed McGovern directly in her written statement to the court. She questioned how McGovern thought he would get away with the murder, pointing out that he was linked to the murder by DNA, mobile phones, CCTV, and other evidence. The court heard evidence relating to McGovern's role in the murder of Mr Kirwan and the attempted murder of James Gately. The Kinahans targeted Gately because they believed he was one of the armed attackers at the Regency Hotel. McGovern used a secure messaging service to relay information about Gately's movements. The case was adjourned for the completion of evidence and pleas in mitigation by McGovern's lawyers. Sean McGovern pleaded guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'My dad would be offended somebody as stupid as you killed him', daughter tells McGovern. Charges or matters: directing the activities of a criminal organisation between October 20 and December 22, 2016, both dates inclusive both within and outside the State, in relation to the murder of Christopher aka Noel Kirwan. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• December 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
• February 2016 Incident
• September 2014 Other
• February 5, 2016 Other
• October 20 Other
• December 22, 2016 Other
• October 17, 2015 Incident
• April 6, 2017 Incident
• 2009 and 2011 Incident
• Christmas Incident
• 2026-04-27 Publication

Why: Photo: Collins) The daughter of Noel Kirwan, an innocent man who was murdered by the Kinahan organised crime group because he was an easy target', has told cartel lieutenant Sean McGovern that her father would have been offended to have been killed by "somebody as stupid as you". CNI source report

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Stage Hearing Or Decision Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report