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Murder trial hears deceased's son describe last day with father

Summary

At the Central Criminal Court, the son of a deceased man gave evidence regarding his final hours with his father on December 29, 2013. Matthew Gralton, aged 22, from Mt Prospect in County Roscommon, and Ross Allen, aged 25, with addresses in Carrickmines, County Dublin and Clara, County Offaly, have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Christy Daly at Bog Lane, Kilbride, Clara. The prosecution alleges that Mr Daly discovered drugs valued at €30,000 concealed on the remote laneway where he resided, and that individuals connected to the drugs subsequently arranged his killing. The State contends that whilst neither accused was the gunman, both had a role in the death. The witness testified that he spent the day with his father and planned to meet him later that evening, but received no response when he attempted to contact him approximately 90 minutes after they parted. Mr Daly's body was discovered in a drain on January 7, 2014.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder trial hears deceased's son describe last day with father. Charges or matters: the murder of Christy Daly (47) at Bog Lane, Kilbride, Clara, Co Offaly. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• December 29, 2013 Other
• January 7, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
• December 2013 Other
• December 29 Incident
• 2016-04-06 Publication

Case subjects

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Topics

Drugs Stage Trial Violent Crime

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