Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11143Murder · Co. Cavan · 11 Jan 2025

Cavan man charged with murdering mother to stand trial in April

On 11 January 2025, Annie Heyneman was allegedly murdered and Henk Heyneman allegedly attacked at the family home in Kilnavart, Co Cavan. Danny Heyneman (32), of Kilnavart, Ballyconnell, is charged with Annie Heyneman's murder and the attempted murder of Henk Heyneman. Reporting on 4 February 2026 said he is listed for a mention in the Central Criminal Court on 18 February. The latest development is that his trial is listed for 13 April at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Annie Heyneman, the accused's mother, is the alleged murder victim.
  • Henk Heyneman, the accused's father, is the alleged victim of attempted murder.
Where
The alleged offences took place at the family home in Kilnavart, Co Cavan.
When
The alleged offences took place on 11 January 2025.
Other details
  • Danny Heyneman, aged 32, has an address at Kilnavart, Ballyconnell, Co Cavan.
  • The charges and court dates were reported by Longford Leader on 4 February 2026.
Charges
Danny Heyneman is charged with the murder of Annie Heyneman and the attempted murder of Henk Heyneman.
In court
  • A mention date in the Central Criminal Court is set for 18 February.
  • The matter is listed for trial on 13 April.
  • Danny Heyneman will go on trial at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin in April.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offences took place at the family home in Kilnavart. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on 11 January 2025. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with murdering Annie Heyneman. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with attempting to murder Henk Heyneman. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtA mention date in the Central Criminal Court is set for 18 February. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe matter is listed for trial on 13 April. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe accused will go on trial at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin in April. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe accused has an address at Kilnavart, Ballyconnell, Co Cavan. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Feb2026
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Cavan man accused of murdering his mother to stand trial in April

    Reports the accused's charges, the trial date of 13 April and a mention date of 18 February in the Central Criminal Court.

    accused, Danny Heyneman, 32, male, namedDanny Heynemanvictim, Annie HeynemanAnnie Heynemanvictim, Henk HeynemanHenk Heyneman