Gary Walsh admits killing but denies murder charge

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Gary Walsh has admitted killing Cathal Sweeney but denies murder in a Dublin trial reported on 6 October 2015. His manslaughter plea was not accepted by the prosecution. The alleged killing happened at a flat in Ashdale Gardens, Terenure, on 8 February 2014.

The prosecution says it must prove that Mr Walsh intended to kill or cause serious injury. The jury was told it would consider the impact of intoxication and decide whether the evidence established murder or supported the manslaughter plea.