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Case No. 7720Manslaughter and intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm · Co. Dublin · 14 Nov 2019

Brothers cleared of murder but convicted of manslaughter and serious harm, Dublin

Michael 'Mick' Mulvey, a 55-year-old man, was attacked on the Navan Road, close to the Phoenix Park in Dublin, on 14 November 2019, and died on 27 November 2019. Both brothers, Ian Connaghan (34) and Daniel Connaghan (43), pleaded not guilty to his murder. In verdicts reported on 1 August 2023, the Central Criminal Court jury unanimously acquitted both of murder, found Ian Connaghan guilty of manslaughter, and found Daniel Connaghan guilty of intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Mr Mulvey. Daniel Connaghan was granted continuing bail and ordered a probation report, Ian Connaghan was remanded in custody, and both matters were adjourned to November 6th for victim impact statements, with no sentence yet reported.

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

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Two brothers attacked Michael 'Mick' Mulvey, a 55-year-old man, who died two weeks later.
Where
The attack happened on the Navan Road, close to the Phoenix Park, Dublin.
When
  • The injuries were inflicted on 14 November 2019.
  • Mr Mulvey died on 27 November 2019, almost two weeks after the attack.
Cause
The State Pathologist's view was that the cause of death was blunt force trauma to the chest, with ischemic heart disease as a contributory factor.
Investigation
The State Pathologist found that Mr Mulvey's right ribs had been fractured.
Charges
Ian Connaghan (34) and Daniel Connaghan (43) pleaded not guilty to the murder of Mr Mulvey.
In court
  • The Central Criminal Court jury returned a unanimous not guilty verdict on murder for both brothers, in verdicts reported on 1 August 2023.
  • Ian Connaghan was found guilty of manslaughter.
  • Daniel Connaghan was found guilty of intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Mr Mulvey.
  • Daniel Connaghan was granted continuing bail and ordered a probation report.
  • Ian Connaghan was remanded in custody.
  • Both matters were adjourned to November 6th for victim impact statements.
Other details
Both brothers are of Ashington Rise, Navan Road, Cabra, Dublin 7.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe brothers attacked a 55-year-old man who died two weeks later. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe attack happened on the Navan Road, close to the Phoenix Park. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe injuries were inflicted on November 14th, 2019. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenMr Mulvey died on November 27th, 2019, almost two weeks after the beating. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe State Pathologist's view was that the cause of death was blunt force trauma to the chest with ischemic heart disease as a contributory factor. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe State Pathologist found that Mr Mulvey's right ribs had been fractured. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe jury returned a unanimous not guilty verdict on murder for both brothers. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtIan Connaghan was found guilty of manslaughter. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtDaniel Connaghan was found guilty of intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Mr Mulvey. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtDaniel Connaghan was granted continuing bail and ordered a probation report. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtIan Connaghan was remanded in custody and both matters were adjourned to November 6th for victim impact statements. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Aug2023
    Convictedirishtimes.com, first report
    Brothers not guilty of Dublin murder but convicted of lesser offences

    Reports the Central Criminal Court jury verdicts: not guilty of murder for both brothers, Ian Connaghan guilty of manslaughter, Daniel Connaghan guilty of intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm. Adds the pathology evidence, the judge's bail and remand decisions and the adjournment to November 6th.

    victim, Michael 'Mick' Mulvey, 55, male, irish (judged from name)Michael 'Mick' Mulveyconvicted, Ian Connaghan, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ian Connaghanconvicted, Daniel Connaghan, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Connaghan