Gary Flynn’s murder conviction appeal dismissed

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Gary Flynn’s appeal against his murder conviction was dismissed by the Court of Appeal on 20 February 2018.

Flynn had been convicted on 16 March 2016 after a lengthy trial concerning the murder of Shay O’Byrne at his home in Tallaght on 13 March 2009. The appeal challenged the admission of evidence and directions given to the jury, including issues surrounding gunshot residue and the prosecution’s burden of proof. The court held that the trial was satisfactory in all respects and that the verdict was proper and safe.