Kevin Moran found guilty of manslaughter in Co Cavan

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Kevin Moran was found guilty of manslaughter and not guilty of murder at the Central Criminal Court on 16 February 2015. The case concerned the death of archaeologist Emmett Connolly at Lodgeview, Cootehill, Co Cavan.

The jury reached its verdict by a majority of 10-2 after a total of five hours and 11 minutes of deliberations. The five-day trial heard that Mr Connolly suffered 17 stab wounds.

Moran was remanded in custody until 9 March 2015 for sentencing.