Dean McCarthy jailed for attempted murder in Dublin

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Dean McCarthy was sentenced to 16 years in prison, with the final year suspended for two years, for attempted murder at the Central Criminal Court on 26 April 2022.

He shot neighbour Sinead Connolly at her home in Bernard Curtis House, Bluebell, Dublin 12, on 6 March 2021, leaving her permanently paralysed.

McCarthy also received concurrent sentences of eight years for possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life and six years for possessing ammunition.