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Victim tells court of "guilt" of bringing attempted murderer into her life
Summary
A 51‑year‑old woman, Rose Kenny, gave a victim impact statement after a 2014 knife attack by her former partner, Denis Leahy, who had been charged with attempted murder. Kenny described herself as a normal 49‑year‑old working at a local creche when Leahy, whom she had known for about five years, viciously stabbed her three times in the neck and three times in the chest. She survived after twelve hours of surgery and a seven‑week hospital stay, suffering severe physical and psychological trauma. Kenny expressed guilt over having brought Leahy into her life and questioned her judgment of character. She reported ongoing anxiety, loss of trust, and difficulty returning to work, while her family continues to support her recovery. Leahy's guilty plea will be considered at sentencing next Thursday.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Victim tells court of "guilt" of bringing attempted murderer into her life. Charges or matters: attempting to murder Rose Kenny at School Street Flats, Dublin 8 on September 23, 2014; intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Ms Kenny at the same address on the same date; the attempted murder of Rose Kenny after the case had opened to the jury on June 22; attempted murder subsequently and a trial date for the case was fixed; count 1; count 2 on the indictment which was assault causing harm," said Mr Marrinan. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 23, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- June 22 Incident
- September 23 Incident
- September 23, 2013 Incident
- September 2014 Incident
- September 23 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 2015 Other
- April 2016 Other
- Christmas Other
- 2016-07-14 Publication
Why: Mr Marrinan explained that it was not until after they split up that Denis Leahy had travelled to Thailand and resided there. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: attempting to murder Rose Kenny at School Street Flats, Dublin 8 on September 23, 2014; intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Ms Kenny at the same address on the same date; the attempted murder of Rose Kenny after the case had opened to the jury on June 22; attempted murder subsequently and a trial date for the case was fixed; count 1; count 2 on the indictment which was assault causing harm," said Mr Marrinan (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Leahy will be sentenced next Thursday. SENTENCE HEARING: This morning Mr Patrick Marrinan SC, prosecuting, told the court that Denis Leahy had pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of Rose Kenny after the case had opened to the jury on June 22.
Places mentioned
- Queen Street
- Dublin
- School Street
- Mountjoy Street
- Central Criminal Court
- St James Hospital
- had gone to Mountjoy Garda Station
- Mountjoy
- taken to Kevin Street Garda Station
- Kevin Street
- presented himself in Mountjoy Garda Station
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