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Case No. 8838Murder · Co. Cork · 12 Oct 2025

Alex Deady found guilty of murder of Barry Daly in Doneraile

Barry Daly, a 44-year-old postman and father of five, was found injured outside his home in Rockview Terrace, Doneraile, Co Cork, on 12 October 2025, and died of catastrophic head and facial injuries. Alex Deady, a 21-year-old man, stood trial for his murder, and a 16-year-old pleaded guilty to manslaughter, a plea the DPP accepted. A jury at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork found Deady guilty of murder after 11 hours and 51 minutes of deliberation, and the verdict was reported on 1 or 3 July 2026. The jury will resume deliberations on Monday on a 17-year-old who was also charged with Mr Daly's murder.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted1 Jul
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Barry Daly, a 44-year-old postman and father of five, was killed in Doneraile, Co Cork.
Where
Mr Daly was found injured outside his home in Rockview Terrace, Doneraile.
When
Mr Daly was found injured on 12 October 2025.
Cause
  • Mr Daly died of catastrophic head and facial injuries.
  • Evidence was that Mr Daly struck Deady's girlfriend in the mouth outside Eily's Bar hours before his death.
Weapon
The injuries were inflicted with a golf club.
Investigation
Deady told gardaí in interview that he had not meant to kill Mr Daly.
Charges
  • Alex Deady, a 21-year-old man, was tried for the murder of Mr Daly.
  • A 16-year-old pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter, and the DPP accepted the plea.
In court
  • A jury at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork convicted Alex Deady of murder.
  • The jury deliberated for 11 hours and 51 minutes before reaching its verdict.
  • The verdict was reported in articles dated 1 July 2026 and 3 July 2026.
Other details
The jury will resume deliberations on Monday on a 17-year-old who was also charged with Mr Daly's murder.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatBarry Daly, a 44-year-old postman, was killed in Doneraile, Co Cork. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereMr Daly was found injured outside his home in Rockview Terrace. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenMr Daly was found injured on 12 October 2025. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeMr Daly died of catastrophic head and facial injuries. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeEvidence was that Mr Daly struck Deady's girlfriend in the mouth outside Eily’s Bar hours before his death. (thejournal.ie)
  • weaponThe injuries were inflicted with a golf club. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationDeady told gardaí in interview that he had not meant to kill Mr Daly. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeA 16-year-old pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter, and the DPP accepted the plea. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtA jury at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork convicted Alex Deady of murder. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe jury deliberated for 11 hours and 51 minutes before reaching its verdict. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe jury will resume deliberations on Monday on a 17-year-old who was also charged with Mr Daly's murder. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Jul2026
    Convictedthejournal.ie, first report
    Man (21) found guilty of murder of father-of-five Barry Daly in Co Cork

    Reports the jury verdict convicting Alex Deady of murder, the pathologist's evidence, Deady's interview account, and the status of the two co-accused: the jury still deliberating on the 17-year-old and a 16-year-old's manslaughter plea accepted by the DPP.

    convicted, Alex Deady, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Alex Deadyvictim, Barry Daly, 44, male, irish (judged from name)Barry Dalyaccused, 17, maleconvicted, 16