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Jury due to hear summary of evidence in Offaly murder trial

Summary

The prosecution has finished giving evidence in the case of three men accused of murdering a 64‑year‑old at his home. Matthew Cummins (22) of Churchview Heights, Edenderry, Sean Davy (21) of Clonmullen Drive, Edenderry and James Davy (25) of Thornhill Meadows, Celbridge, all pleaded not guilty to the murder of Thomas "Toddy" Dooley at his home in Sr Senan Court, Edenderry, on 12 February 2014. Prosecuting counsel Patrick Treacy SC told the jury that the evidence had ended and he would begin his summary of the trial tomorrow. The legal representatives for all three accused said they would not call any further witnesses. On the final day of evidence the jury heard from interviews given by James Davy to gardai in February and June 2014. Det Garda Joseph Bradley said that in February Mr Davy told gardai that it was Matthew Cummins' idea to go to Mr Dooley's house that night.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury due to hear summary of evidence in Offaly murder trial. Charges or matters: murdering 64-year-old Thomas "Toddy" Dooley at his home in Sr Senan Court, Edenderry, Co Offaly on February 12, 2014. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• February 12, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
• June 2014 Other
• June 10 Incident
• 2016-07-27 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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