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Case No. 7100Murder · Co. Kilkenny · 3 May 2022

Andy Cash murder trial: accused tells jury he was 'out of his head on tablets'

Andrew 'Andy' Cash, a 30-year-old man, is accused of murdering his brother-in-law John Cash, 40, on Hebron Road, Kilkenny, on May 3rd, 2022. He is also charged with assault causing harm to his sister, Elizabeth Cash, and with producing a knife during a dispute or fight. He pleaded not guilty to all three charges and was tried at the Central Criminal Court. In November 2023 he gave evidence that he was out of his head on tablets and could not clearly remember the day, and closing speeches were due to begin the following Thursday before Ms Justice Eileen Creedon and the jury.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court15 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Andrew 'Andy' Cash, aged 30, is accused of murdering John Cash, aged 40.
Where
The alleged killing took place on Hebron Road, Kilkenny city.
When
The alleged attack took place in broad daylight on May 3rd, 2022.
Cause
John Cash is alleged to have been stabbed to death by his brother-in-law.
Weapon
The accused is also charged with producing a knife during a dispute or fight at around 12.30pm on the same date.
Charges
The accused is also charged with assault causing harm to his sister, Elizabeth Cash, who is John Cash's wife.
Investigation
The jury heard that John Cash was still conscious when gardaí arrived and pointed out Andy Cash as his alleged attacker.
In court
  • The case was heard at the Central Criminal Court before Ms Justice Eileen Creedon and a jury of seven women and five men.
  • The accused has pleaded not guilty to all three charges.
  • The accused denied stabbing John Cash and said he had ducked out of the knife's way.
  • The prosecution and defence had closed their evidence, and closing speeches were due to begin on the Thursday after the accused gave evidence.
Other details
  • The accused told the jury he was out of his head on tablets and could not clearly remember the events of the day.
  • The accused said he believed his wife had cheated on him with the alleged victim years ago.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAndrew 'Andy' Cash is accused of murdering John Cash, aged 40. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe killing is alleged to have happened on Hebron Road, Kilkenny. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe alleged murder took place on May 3rd, 2022. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeJohn Cash is alleged to have been stabbed to death by his brother-in-law. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponThe accused is also charged with producing a knife during a dispute or fight. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe jury heard that John Cash was still conscious when gardaí arrived and pointed out Andy Cash as his alleged attacker. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe accused is also charged with assault causing harm to his sister, Elizabeth Cash. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe accused has pleaded not guilty to all three charges. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe accused denied stabbing John Cash and said he had ducked out of the knife's way. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtClosing speeches were due to begin on Thursday before Ms Justice Eileen Creedon and a jury of seven women and five men. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe accused told the jury he was out of his head on tablets and could not clearly remember the events of the day. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe accused said he believed his wife had cheated on him with the alleged victim years ago. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Nov2023
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Murder accused ‘out of his head on tablets’ at time of fatal attack, jury hears

    Report on the accused giving evidence at the Central Criminal Court trial; the prosecution and defence have closed their evidence and closing speeches are to follow.

    accused, Andrew 'Andy' Cash, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Andrew 'Andy' Cashvictim, John Cash, 40, male, irish (judged from name)John Cashvictim, Elizabeth Cash, female, irish (judged from name)Elizabeth Cash