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Aaron Connolly gets date for retrial on Cameron Reilly murder

Date
2026-06-24
Stage
Appeal
Primary locality
Dunleer
County
Louth

Summary

Aaron Connolly, who was previously convicted of murdering Cameron Reilly but had his conviction quashed on appeal, has been given a date for his retrial at the Central Criminal Court. The retrial is set for November 23, with a management date set for July 24. Connolly's original trial lasted three weeks, and the retrial is expected to extend into a fourth week. The Court of Appeal found that remarks made by the trial judge may have been perceived as disparaging of the defense case and advocacy for the prosecution. Connolly, who is now 26, was remanded on bail with strict conditions, including living with his parents and not leaving the house unaccompanied. The murder of 18-year-old Cameron Reilly occurred on May 26, 2018, in Dunleer, Co Louth. During his trial, Connolly admitted to performing oral sex on Reilly but claimed he left him alive. The original conviction was quashed due to concerns about the trial judge's comments influencing the jury. The retrial will address these issues and determine Connolly's guilt in the murder of Cameron Reilly. Aaron Connolly pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Aaron Connolly gets date for retrial on Cameron Reilly murder. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Found guilty

When:

Case subjects

Aaron Connolly

Appellant

Plea: Not guilty

Finding: Found guilty

Outcome: Found guilty; Mr Connolly, of Willistown, Drumcar had pleaded not (NOT) guilty to the murder of 18-year-old Cameron Reilly at Shamrock Hill, Dunleer, Co Louth on May 26, 2018, but was found guilty by a unanimous jury verdict in December 2022 and received the mandatory life sentence.

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court
  • Court of Appeal
Secondary Mention

Topics

Stage Appeal Violent Crime

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