Case struck out against Nathan Kenna over assault in fatal attack on Anthony Long
On 3 July 2026, Anthony Long, in his 40s, attended a gathering at a house on Parslickstown Drive, Mulhuddart, Dublin, where a confrontation broke out around 3.55am. Nathan Kenna, 29, allegedly struck Long with punches and kicks, and Darren McNamee, 42, allegedly struck him on the head with a machete; Long was found with severe injuries, taken to hospital in critical condition, and died two days later. Kenna was charged with assault causing harm and remanded in custody on 20 July, while McNamee was charged with murder and also remanded. After several adjournments for DPP directions, Kenna's case was struck out at Cloverhill District Court on 20 October 2026 by Judge Alan Mitchell, as directions on the possibility of further charges were still unavailable; McNamee's murder charge remains.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- On 3 July 2026, Anthony Long, in his 40s, attended a gathering at a house near his home when a confrontation broke out around 3.55am.
- Long was discovered with severe injuries, rushed to hospital in critical condition, and died two days later.
- Kenna, who allegedly had MMA training, allegedly attacked Long with punches and kicks including a roundhouse kick, and McNamee allegedly struck Long on the head with a machete, rendering him unconscious.
- Where
- The assault took place at Parslickstown Drive, Mulhuddart, Dublin.
- When
- The incident occurred on 3 July 2026.
- Cause
- A post-mortem established the deceased suffered blunt and sharp force trauma to his head.
- Weapon
- Punches, kicks including a roundhouse kick, and a machete were used in the alleged attack.
- Charges
- Nathan Kenna, 29, of The Nurseries, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15, was charged with assault causing harm to Anthony Long.
- Darren McNamee, 42, of Talbot Hall, Riverbank, Swords, north Dublin, was charged with the murder of Anthony Long.
- In court
- Kenna was remanded in custody on 20 July as the second person charged, and McNamee was also remanded in custody.
- The case was adjourned several times for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
- The case was struck out at Cloverhill District Court on 20 October 2026 when Judge Alan Mitchell noted that DPP directions on the possibility of further charges were still unavailable.
- Other details
- McNamee's murder charge remains outstanding.
20 statements extracted from the articles
- whatOn 3 July, Anthony Long, in his 40s, attended a gathering at a house near his home when a confrontation broke out around 3.55am. (rte.ie)
- whatLong was discovered with severe injuries, rushed to hospital in critical condition, and died two days later. (rte.ie, irishtimes.com)
- whatKenna, who allegedly had MMA training, acted in concert with a second male. (rte.ie)
- whatAnthony Long, in his 40s, attended a gathering at a house near his home when a confrontation broke out around 3.55am. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe other man struck the victim on the head with a machete, rendering him unconscious. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe assault took place at Parslickstown Drive, Mulhuddart. (irishtimes.com)
- causeA post-mortem established the deceased suffered blunt and sharp force trauma to his head. (rte.ie)
- weaponKenna allegedly attacked Long with punches and kicks including a roundhouse kick, before the other man struck the victim on the head with a machete, rendering him unconscious. (rte.ie)
- investigationKenna was remanded in custody on 20 July as the second person charged in the incident. (rte.ie)
- chargeNathan Kenna, aged 29, of The Nurseries, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15, was charged with assault causing harm to Anthony Long at Parslickstown Drive, Mulhuddart, on 3 July. (rte.ie)
- chargeDarren McNamee, aged 42, of Talbot Hall, Riverbank, Swords, north Dublin, was charged with the murder of Anthony Long and was remanded in custody. (rte.ie)
- chargeNathan Kenna, 29, of The Nurseries, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15, was charged with assault causing harm to Anthony Long. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeDarren McNamee, 42, of Talbot Hall, Riverbank, Swords, north Dublin, was charged with the murder of Long. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe case had been adjourned several times for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. (rte.ie)
- courtThe case was struck out at Cloverhill District Court on 20 October 2026 when Judge Alan Mitchell noted that directions on the possibility of further charges were still unavailable. (rte.ie)
- courtKenna was remanded in custody on 20 July as the second person charged. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe case was struck out at Cloverhill District Court on Tuesday. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Alan Mitchell noted that DPP directions on the possibility of further charges were still unavailable. (irishtimes.com)
- courtMcNamee was remanded in custody. (irishtimes.com)
- otherKenna allegedly had MMA training. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 21 Oct2026Case struck out for man accused of taking part in fatal assault on Anthony Long in Dublin
Reports that Nathan Kenna's case was struck out at Cloverhill District Court on 20 October 2026, with Judge Alan Mitchell noting DPP directions on further charges were still unavailable. Adds detail on the alleged attack: Kenna's MMA training, punches and kicks including a roundhouse kick, and a machete blow to the head by the co-accused. Confirms Darren McNamee remains charged with murder.
suspect, Nathan Kenna, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Nathan Kennavictim, Anthony Long, 40s, male, irish (judged from name)Anthony Longsuspect, Darren McNamee, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Darren McNamee - 20 Oct2026Case struck out against man over assault in fatal attack
Kenna's assault causing harm charge was struck out at Cloverhill District Court on 20 October 2026 because DPP directions on possible further charges were still unavailable. McNamee's murder charge remains.
victim, Anthony Long, 40s, male, irish (judged from name)Anthony Longaccused, Nathan Kenna, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Nathan Kennaaccused, Darren McNamee, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Darren McNamee