David Brannock found guilty of manslaughter in Dublin

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David Brannock was found guilty of manslaughter at the Central Criminal Court, reported on 14 November 2014. The offence followed a confrontation at St Joseph’s Way, Poppintree, Ballymun, after Junior Cert celebrations.

The jury also convicted Brannock of causing serious harm to John O’Neill and assault causing harm to Jade Byrne and Anthony Byrne. He was cleared of murder and of assault causing harm to Claire Byrne, while sentencing was listed for 2 December.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.