Kevin Braney jailed for life for murder

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Kevin Braney was jailed for life for murder at the Special Criminal Court on 8 February 2019.

The murder took place outside the Huntsman Inn in Gormanston, County Meath, on 6 March 2013.

Braney was identified as the organiser of Peter Butterly’s killing and led the New IRA in Dublin, according to the report.

The court case also involved evidence from David Cullen, who admitted his role and entered witness protection.

Three other men were convicted of the murder, while two pleaded guilty to lesser charges and awaited sentence.