Sean Davy, James Davy and Matthew Cummins convicted of murder

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Sean Davy, James Davy and Matthew Cummins were convicted of murdering Thomas Dooley at the Central Criminal Court on 4 August 2016. The 64-year-old was beaten to death at his home in Sr Senan Court, Edenderry, on 12 February 2014. The jury found Sean Davy and James Davy guilty on 4 August, followed by a guilty verdict for Matthew Cummins. All three faced mandatory life sentences, but formal sentencing was postponed until 10 October 2016. They were remanded in custody pending sentencing.