Calvin Dunne convicted of manslaughter of Dylan McCarthy after pub melee in Monasterevin
Calvin Dunne, 24, of Monasterevin, Co Kildare, was acquitted of murder but convicted of manslaughter and violent disorder by a 10-2 majority jury at the Central Criminal Court for the death of Dylan McCarthy during a pub melee on or about 22 August 2022. The matter was adjourned to 12 May 2025 for sentencing.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court29 Jan
2 reports - Convicted7 Feb
2 reports - Sentenced
Key facts
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- whatKavanagh said he believed his only interaction with Dylan McCarthy was attempting to stop him assaulting a friend (irishtimes.com)
- whatCalvin Dunne was acquitted of murder but convicted of manslaughter of Dylan McCarthy (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe State alleged McCarthy received punches and a vicious kick to the head while attempting to get up off the ground (irishmirror.ie)
- whatDunne told Gardaí he punched McCarthy to the chin or jaw area and lightly kicked him to what he believed was the chest area (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred at Dublin Road, Monasterevin, on August 21st, 2022 (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe incident occurred outside a pub in Co Kildare (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe violent disorder charge relates to Dublin Road, Monasterevin (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe incident occurred at Dublin Road, Monasterevin, Co Kildare (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe murder charge relates to an incident on or about 22 August 2022 (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe fatal incident occurred on or about 22 August 2022 (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationState Pathologist Dr Heidi Okkers told the jury it is not possible to determine whether a punch or kick caused the fatal injury (irishtimes.com)
- chargeKavanagh was rearraigned and pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to Eamon McCarthy, with violent disorder taken into consideration (irishtimes.com)
- chargeDunne has pleaded not guilty to the murder of McCarthy on or about August 22nd, 2022. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeDunne has pleaded not guilty to violent disorder on August 21st, 2022, at Dublin Road, Monasterevin. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeKavanagh pleaded guilty to assault causing harm on Eamon McCarthy (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe trial continues before Ms Justice Biggs and a jury of 10 men and two women (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe jury has been deliberating for three days at the Central Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtMs Justice Caroline Burns told the jury they could return a majority verdict of ten to two. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThree verdicts are open to the jury: guilty of murder, not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter, or not guilty of murder or manslaughter. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe jury of ten men and two women will continue deliberations the following day, their fourth day. (irishtimes.com)
- courtDunne was acquitted of murder by the jury (irishtimes.com)
- courtDunne was found guilty of manslaughter by a 10-2 majority (irishtimes.com)
- courtDunne was unanimously found guilty of violent disorder (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe jury deliberated for 10 hours and 13 minutes (irishtimes.com)
- courtKavanagh's violent disorder charge was taken into consideration (irishtimes.com)
- courtDunne was remanded in custody after the verdict (irishtimes.com)
- courtKavanagh was allowed to remain on bail (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe matter was adjourned to 12 May for probation reports and victim impact statements (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- courtMs Justice Caroline Biggs presided over the trial (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe jury of ten men and two women deliberated for 10 hours and 13 minutes (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe jury unanimously found Dunne guilty of violent disorder (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe State Pathologist said it was not possible to determine whether a punch or kick caused the fatal injury (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 7 Feb2025Man convicted of manslaughter of Dylan McCarthy after tragic death in pub melee
Reports the jury verdict: Dunne acquitted of murder, convicted of manslaughter (10-2) and violent disorder (unanimous). Includes eyewitness testimony, pathologist evidence on cause of death, and the adjournment for sentencing.
victim, Dylan McCarthy, male, irish (judged from name)Dylan McCarthyconvicted, Calvin Dunne, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Calvin Dunne - 7 Feb2025Man guilty of manslaughter over pub melee death of Dylan McCarthy
Verdict delivered at the Central Criminal Court: Dunne acquitted of murder, convicted of manslaughter (10-2) and violent disorder (unanimous); Kavanagh found not guilty of murder, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm. Dunne remanded in custody; matter adjourned to 12 May for probation reports and victim impact statements.
victim, Dylan McCarthy, male, irish (judged from name)Dylan McCarthyconvicted, Calvin Dunne, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Calvin Dunnevictim, Eamon McCarthy, male, irish (judged from name)Eamon McCarthyconvicted, Sean Kavanagh, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Sean Kavanagh - 6 Feb2025Jury in murder trial of Calvin Dunne told they can return majority verdict
Reports that the jury, after three days of deliberations, was informed it could return a majority verdict of 10-2, and details prosecution and defence evidence including the State Pathologist's testimony that it was not possible to determine whether a punch or kick caused the fatal injury.
victim, Dylan McCarthy, 29, male, irish (judged from name)Dylan McCarthyaccused, Calvin Dunne, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Calvin Dunne - 29 Jan2025One of two men accused of Dylan McCarthy’s murder found not guilty by direction of trial judge
Sean Kavanagh found not guilty of murder by direction of the trial judge with DPP indicating no opposition; rearraigned and pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to Eamon McCarthy with violent disorder taken into consideration; trial of co-accused Calvin Dunne continues.
victim, Dylan McCarthy, 29, male, irish (judged from name)Dylan McCarthyvictim, Eamon McCarthy, male, irish (judged from name)Eamon McCarthyaccused, Sean Kavanagh, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Sean Kavanaghaccused, Calvin Dunne, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Calvin Dunne