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Offaly man told gardai that one of his murder co-accused attacked 64-year-old with baseball bat

Summary

During the murder trial of three men accused of killing 64‑year‑old Thomas "Toddy" Dooley, Matthew Cummins, aged 22, testified that he and co‑accused Sean Davy and James Davy had been drinking and using cocaine at a house party on 11 February 2014. Cummins said James Davy had a baseball bat and that after the party they decided to break into Dooley's house through a window. Cummins entered first, then let the others in. While inside, Cummins claimed he and the others drank with Dooley, who refused vodka but drank Budweiser. Cummins alleged that Sean Davy struck Dooley on the back of the head with the bat, then again on the chest, and that James Davy attempted to stab Dooley with a knife that broke. Cummins said he shouted at Davy and that the trio left the house with a plastic bag, the bat and prescription sleeping pills. Matthew Cummins pleaded not guilty. Sean Davy pleaded not guilty. James Davy pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Offaly man told gardai that one of his murder co-accused attacked 64-year-old with baseball bat. Charges or matters: murder. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• February 12, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
• February 26 Other
• February 11 Other
• February 17, 2014 Other
• 2016-07-21 Publication

Why: He told gardai he was reluctant because he didn't want to scare Thomas Dooley but he saw an open window and climbed in. CNI source report

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Topics

Drugs Stage Trial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report