John Hannigan convicted of murder in Clonmel

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John Hannigan was convicted of murder and assault causing harm following a two-week trial. The report said the offences concerned Anthony Fallon, who died after suffering blunt force trauma to his head and trunk.

The jury returned unanimous guilty verdicts after four hours of deliberations. Mr Justice Paul Carney imposed the mandatory life sentence; the report also said Hannigan suffered from adjustment disorder and had alcoholic tendencies. The proceedings were reported on 28 February 2014.