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Trial date set for man accused of murdering pensioner in Tipperary

Summary

A trial date has been set for Sean Harding (31), from Marian Terrace, Tipperary town, who is accused of murdering an 81-year-old pensioner, Timothy Murnane, in Tipperary town on September 12, 2025. Mr Murnane was found with serious injuries outside his home at St Michael's Avenue and later died at University Hospital Limerick two days later. In addition to the murder charge, Harding also faces three burglary charges related to the same location on September 11 and 12, 2025. The case was heard at the Central Criminal Court, where Mr Justice Paul McDermott set a trial date for October 5 and scheduled case management for June 5 next year. The court proceedings mark a significant step in the legal process for the accused, who is now set to face trial for the alleged murder and burglary charges. The case has drawn attention in the local community, with many awaiting the outcome of the trial.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Trial date set for man accused of murdering pensioner in Tipperary. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• September 12, 2025 Incident
• September 11 Incident
• October 5 Incident
• June 5 Incident
• 2026-04-30 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Burglary Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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