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Radio Engineer gives evidence at murder trial
Summary
In the murder trial of Eugene Cullen, a 30‑year‑old from Derry Road, Crumlin, the jury has heard evidence from a radio frequency engineer, Eamon O' Gairbhith, who worked for Meteor. O' Gairbhith testified that on 16 February 2011 he visited several mobile cell sites with Gardaí, producing maps that show cell site locations, coverage directions and the best server coverage. He explained that when a cell is full of traffic the handset is assigned to a different server, and that signal strength weakens the further one moves from a site, causing hand‑over to other cells. The prosecution, represented by Alex Owens SC, maintains that Cullen was not the gunman but one of four men involved in planning the murder of Seamus O' Byrne, who was shot dead on 13 March 2009 in Tymon Park North, Tallaght. The trial is proceeding before Justice Barry White and a jury of five men and seven women. The case remains ongoing. Eugene Cullen pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Radio Engineer gives evidence at murder trial. Charges or matters: murdering Seamus O' Byrne (27) at Tymon Park North, Tallaght, on March 13, 2009. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 13, 2009 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 16, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-03-11 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering Seamus O' Byrne (27) at Tymon Park North, Tallaght, on March 13, 2009 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Tymon Park
- Long Mile Road
- The Central Criminal Court
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