Fifth man to stand trial in connection with death of Wicklow father who was stabbed in playground

By Darragh McCann, The Wicklow People

A fifth man has now been sent forward for trial in connection with the death of William Moorehouse in a playground in County Wicklow in January.

Sean McCann (22) of 4 Wolfe Tone Square North, Bray, Co. Wicklow has appeared at Bray District Court charged with violent disorder and production of an article capable of inflicting serious injury.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) granted consent for the case to proceed to trial, Judge David Kennedy ordered that Mr McCann be sent forward for trial at Wicklow Circuit Court on October 8, 2025. Sergeant Anthony Flynn formally served the book of evidence on Mr McCann.

Judge Kennedy issued an alibi warning and granted a section 56 order.

Joseph Maguire of Maguire McNeice Solicitors was granted legal aid in respect of the matter, with a second counsel also approved for McCann.

McCann was remanded in custody to appear before Wicklow Circuit Court on October 8, 2025.