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‘I can’t, my head is spinning’: Murder accused’s 999 call played to jury

‘I can’t, my head is spinning’: Murder accused’s 999 call played to jury

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

35-year-old Tomas Cypas (pictured) has pleaded not guilty to murdering Juris Kokenbergs (49) at Old Bridge Park, Lucan, Co Dublin, on October 28th, 2024.

Jury told to deliver verdict that 'stings like a bee' in Dundalk murder trial

Jury told to deliver verdict that 'stings like a bee' in Dundalk murder trial

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Luke Donnelly (29) has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to the manslaughter of his mother, Catherine Henry, at her apartment on Bridge Street in Dundalk, Co Louth.

Comments from murder accused about 'illegal immigrants' must not prejudice jury, barrister warns

Comments from murder accused about 'illegal immigrants' must not prejudice jury, barrister warns

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Mark Lee has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Josip Strok at Grangeview Way in Clondalkin on April 3rd, 2024.

Gardaí tells murder accused him stabbing man to death in self defence does not make sense

Gardaí tells murder accused him stabbing man to death in self defence does not make sense

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Ryan Kearney, of Loughnamona Drive, Leixlip, Co Kildare, has pleaded not guilty to murdering Jeffrey Jackson (50) at The Lamps, School Street, Kilcock, Co Kildare on February 8th, 2024.

Witness told gardaí man accused of murdering partner said he 'beat her' and 'cut her with a knife'

Witness told gardaí man accused of murdering partner said he 'beat her' and 'cut her with a knife'

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

“I don’t remember it, I don’t remember anything I put on the statement, but I see it’s written down,” said Mr Tache, giving evidence during the trial of Daniel Blanaru (37).

Murder accused was seen 'stamping' and 'kicking' fellow prisoner in head, jury hears

Murder accused was seen 'stamping' and 'kicking' fellow prisoner in head, jury hears

Tue, 19 Nov, 2024

David Dunne (40), with a last address in Summerhill, Dublin 1, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Robert O’Connor on July 29th, 2022, at Mountjoy Prison.