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Case No. 5928Murder · Co. Dublin · 4 Sep 2022

Andy Cash given three life sentences for murder of his siblings in Tallaght, Dublin

Andy Cash, a 26-year-old man, pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to murdering his sisters Lisa Cash, 18, and Chelsea Cawley, eight, and his brother Christy Cawley, eight. The killings took place in the early hours of 4 September 2022 at the family home in Rossfield Avenue, Tallaght, Dublin 24, where the victims were stabbed multiple times. Cash went into custody that September and was assessed by two psychiatrists and a psychologist before sentencing. He was given three mandatory life sentences, which run concurrently and are backdated to the date he went into custody, with the sentencing reported on 7 May 2024.

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  6. Sentenced7 May
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Andy Cash pleaded guilty to murdering his two sisters and brother.
Where
The killings took place at the family home in Rossfield Avenue, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
When
The killings took place in the early hours of 4 September 2022.
Weapon
The victims were stabbed multiple times.
Other details
  • Victims were Lisa Cash, 18, and twins Christy Cawley and Chelsea Cawley, both eight.
  • Andy Cash is a 26-year-old man.
  • Through his counsel, Cash asked the court to convey that he is sorry for his actions and for the people he has hurt.
Charges
Cash was read three murder charges and answered guilty to each at the Central Criminal Court.
Investigation
Since going into custody in September 2022, Cash was assessed by two psychiatrists and a psychologist.
In court
Cash pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court.
Sentence
  • Cash was sentenced to three mandatory life sentences.
  • The life sentences run concurrently and are backdated to the date Cash went into custody.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAndy Cash pleaded guilty to murdering his two sisters and brother. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe killings took place at the family home in Rossfield Avenue, Tallaght, Dublin 24. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe killings took place in the early hours of September 4th, 2022. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponThe victims were stabbed multiple times. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtCash pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceCash was sentenced to three mandatory terms of life imprisonment. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe sentences were backdated to the date Cash went into custody. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe life sentences run concurrently. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 7 May2024
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    ‘That was the day the world stopped turning’: Andy Cash given three life terms for murder of his siblings

    Sentencing report for a Dublin case not in the existing list. Adds the guilty plea, the victim impact statement, the stabbing details and the life sentences.

    convicted, Andy Cash, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Andy Cashvictim, Lisa Cash, 18, female, irish (judged from name)Lisa Cashvictim, 8, male, irish (judged from name)victim, Chelsea Cawley, 8, female, irish (judged from name)Chelsea Cawley