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Wexford man pleads guilty to manslaughter
Summary
David Shanley of Courtown Harbour, Gorey, Co. Wexford, pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the Christmas Eve killing of 42‑year‑old John Lawlor on 24 or 25 December 2014 at Ballinatray Lower, Courtown Harbour. He had previously pleaded not guilty to murder. The prosecution's counsel, John O'Kelly SC, accepted the guilty plea. Shanley's counsel, Patrick Gageby SC, noted a complex inter‑family relationship in the case. Justice Patrick McCarthy allowed Shanley to remain on continuing bail until a further hearing on 22 July, when a probation report will be produced. No objection to bail was raised.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Wexford man pleads guilty to manslaughter. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of 42-year-old John Lawlor on December 24 or 25th, 2014 at Ballinatray Lower, Courtown Harbour. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- December 24 Other
- July 22 Hearing Or Sentence
- Christmas Eve Other
- 2016-06-20 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of 42-year-old John Lawlor on December 24 or 25th, 2014 at Ballinatray Lower, Courtown Harbour (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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