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Galway man pleads not guilty to murdering brother by reason of insanity

Summary

A 41‑year‑old man, Declan O'Cualain of An Caoran Beag, An Cheathru Rua, Co Galway, pleaded not guilty to the murder of his brother, Adrian Folan (O'Cualain), at Lislorkin North, Liscannor, Co Clare, on 4 July 2014. The plea was made at the Central Criminal Court. Judge Patrick McCarthy informed a jury of nine men and three women that the case would last no more than a day, but they would be required to serve until the end of the week. He added that the matter would be handled by Ms Justice Heneghan.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Galway man pleads not guilty to murdering brother by reason of insanity. Charges or matters: murdering Adrian Folan (O'Cualain) at Lislorkin North, Liscannor, Co Clare on July 4 2014; murdering Mr Folan by reason of insanity. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• July 4 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2016-04-18 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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