Case No. 1359Murder · Co. Dublin · 7 Jul 2025
Christopher Kelly charged with murder of Joseph McEvoy in Clondalkin, Dublin
Joseph McEvoy, 34, was fatally stabbed outside a house in Shancastle Close, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, at around 5:30am on Monday 7 July 2025, and died at John Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. The killing is linked to a criminal feud between family-based factions in West Dublin involving a young associate of John Gilligan. Christopher Kelly, 41, of Shancastle Park, Clondalkin, was arrested at 3:07pm on Tuesday 8 July and charged with murder at Dublin District Court, where he made no reply and was remanded in custody by Judge David McHugh. He was granted free legal aid and is due to appear at Cloverhill District Court on 11 July 2025.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Joseph McEvoy, 34, was fatally stabbed outside a house in Shancastle Close, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, at around 5:30am on 7 July 2025.
- McEvoy was still alive when emergency services arrived, was treated at the scene, and was pronounced dead at John Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown.
- The killing is linked to a criminal feud between family-based factions in West Dublin involving a young associate of John Gilligan.
- McEvoy was club captain at Quarryvale FC and a father of two young boys and step-father to a girl.
- On the morning of the attack, a car was burned on Glenfield Avenue, another was rammed in Greenfort, and a petrol bomb was thrown at a house in Shancastle.
- Where
- The incident took place at a residence in Shancastle Close, near Liffey Valley shopping centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
- When
- The assault occurred at approximately 5:30am or 5:50am on Monday 7 July 2025.
- Cause
- Gardaí believe the killing is connected to a two-year feud between two large groups of teenagers and young men in the Clondalkin and Lucan area.
- Weapon
- Gardaí believe McEvoy was attacked with a machete or similar weapon.
- Investigation
- A Senior Investigating Officer was appointed and an incident room established at Lucan Garda Station, and the scene was examined by the Garda Technical Bureau.
- Charges
- Christopher Kelly, 41, of Shancastle Park, Clondalkin, was arrested at 3:07pm on 8 July 2025 and charged with murder at Dublin District Court.
- In court
- Kelly made no reply when charged, was remanded in custody by Judge David McHugh, was granted free legal aid, and is due to appear at Cloverhill District Court on 11 July 2025.
- Other details
- McEvoy was not known for involvement in organised crime or regarded as a participant in the feud.
107 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man in his 30s was found unresponsive following a fatal assault in the Shancastle area of Dublin 22. (garda.ie)
- whatThe man was taken to John Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown where he was later pronounced deceased. (garda.ie)
- whatA fatal assault occurred in Dublin 22 on 7 July 2025 (garda.ie)
- whatThe victim was stabbed and transported to hospital alive but subsequently died (irishmirror.ie)
- whatJoseph McEvoy was fatally stabbed outside a house in Shancastle Close, near Liffey Valley shopping centre, at around 5:30am on 7 July 2025. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatMcEvoy was club captain of local football club Quarryvale FC. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatA man known to McEvoy, involved in a bitter gangland feud, was arrested following the incident. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatA car was burned out in the Glenfield Avenue area and another car was rammed in the Greenfort area over the weekend. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatA petrol bomb was thrown at a house in the Shancastle area. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe victim was 34 years old (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe victim was club captain with local football club Quarryvale FC (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe victim was rushed to hospital but was subsequently declared dead (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man known to the victim, involved in a bitter gangland feud, was arrested following the incident (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe gangland feud involves a young associate of veteran mobster John Gilligan (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA car was burned out in the Glenfield Avenue area in the preceding weekend (irishmirror.ie)
- whatAnother car was rammed in the Greenfort area (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA petrol bomb was suspected to have been thrown at a house in the Shancastle area (irishmirror.ie)
- whatJoseph McEvoy, 34, was found with stab wounds at a house on Shancastle Close, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, just before 6am. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim was still alive when emergency services arrived and was treated at the scene by paramedics. (irishtimes.com)
- whatHe was taken by ambulance to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA car was destroyed in an arson attack on Glenfield Avenue in Clondalkin in the early hours of Monday. (irishtimes.com)
- whatAnother vehicle was rammed in the Greenfort estate. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA petrol bomb was thrown at a house in Shancastle. (irishtimes.com)
- whatJoseph McEvoy, 34, was attacked outside a house in Shancastle Close, near Liffey Valley shopping centre, at around 5:30am on Monday morning. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMcEvoy was a footballer who was stabbed to death in West Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMcEvoy was club captain with local football club Quaryvale FC. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMcEvoy was rushed to hospital but was subsequently declared dead. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe suspect is in his 40s (irishtimes.com)
- whatJoseph McEvoy was 34 years old and a father of two (irishtimes.com)
- whatPrevious attacks in the feud included petrol bombings, stabbings and an attempted murder (irishtimes.com)
- whatMcEvoy was not known for involvement in organised crime or regarded as a participant in the feud (irishtimes.com)
- whatA car was destroyed in an arson attack on Glenfield Avenue, Clondalkin (irishtimes.com)
- whatMcEvoy was still alive when gardaí and paramedics arrived (irishtimes.com)
- whatJoseph McEvoy was found unresponsive outside a house on the Shancastle estate and died from apparent stab injuries. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim was still alive when gardaí and paramedics arrived and was treated in situ before being pronounced dead at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. (irishtimes.com)
- whatChristopher Kelly, 41, was charged with the murder of Joseph McEvoy at Dublin District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatJoseph McEvoy was a father of two young boys and step-father to a girl. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMr McEvoy was found unresponsive and rushed to John Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, where he was pronounced dead. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at a residence in Shancastle, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe victim was taken to John Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown where he was pronounced dead (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe victim was conveyed to John Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown where he was pronounced deceased. (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe stabbing occurred outside a house in Shancastle Close, near Liffey Valley shopping centre (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe fatal assault occurred in the Shancastle area of Dublin 22 (irishmirror.ie)
- whereMr McEvoy is from Greenfort Avenue, Clondalkin. (irishtimes.com)
- whereJoseph McEvoy was from Greenfort Avenue, Clondalkin (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe dispute has unfolded across Ronanstown, Clondalkin and Lucan (irishtimes.com)
- whereMcEvoy was pronounced dead at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe victim was found at Shancastle Close, Clondalkin. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe alleged assault took place at a residence in Clondalkin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe assault occurred at approximately 5.50am on Monday 7 July 2025. (garda.ie)
- whenThe fatal assault occurred at around 5.50am on 7 July 2025 (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at around 5:30am (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe killing took place just before 6am on Monday (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe victim was found just before 6am on Monday. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe incident occurred at around 5.50am on Monday morning. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeGardaí believe the killing is linked to a criminal feud between largely family-based factions in West Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- causeThe killing is part of a two-year feud between two large groups of teenagers and young men (irishtimes.com)
- causeGardaí believe a young associate of McEvoy was attacked previously and he was seen as a soft target (irishtimes.com)
- weaponGardaí believe Mr McEvoy was attacked by a man armed with a machete or similar weapon. (irishtimes.com)
- weaponMcEvoy was attacked with a machete or similar weapon at a house in Shancastle, Clondalkin (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe scene is preserved for forensic examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. (garda.ie, dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe Coroner and the Office of the State Pathologist have been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged. (garda.ie)
- investigationA Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed and an incident room established at Lucan Garda Station. (garda.ie, dublinlive.ie, irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe arrested male is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the Dublin area. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and camera or dashcam footage from the area between 5am and 6am on 7 July 2025. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA man was arrested in connection with the fatal assault (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí have issued a witness appeal in connection with the incident (garda.ie)
- investigationA man in his 30s was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA Senior Investigating Officer is leading the inquiry with an incident room at Lucan Garda Station (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the Shancastle area between 5am and 6am on 7 July (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are set to launch a full murder probe into the incident. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe arrested man is detained pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the Dublin area. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí are set to launch a full murder investigation (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA Senior Investigating Officer was appointed and an incident room was established at Lucan Garda Station (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA man in his 30s has been arrested and was being held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe scene was sealed off and examined by members of the Garda Technical Bureau. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA postmortem examination will be arranged in due course. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA family liaison officer will be assigned to support the family of the deceased. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe arrested man can be questioned for up to 24 hours without charge. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and camera or dashcam footage from the area between 5am and 6am on Monday. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA man was arrested by gardai following the incident and was being detained on suspicion of assault causing harm. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe man was held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act at a Dublin Garda station (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA senior investigating officer was appointed to lead the investigation (irishtimes.com)
- investigationAn incident room was established at Lucan Garda station (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA Garda family liaison officer was assigned to support McEvoy's family (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe scene was sealed off and examined by the Garda Technical Bureau on Monday. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationKelly was arrested at 3.07pm on Tuesday afternoon. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe arrested man has been charged (garda.ie)
- chargeThe arrested man is being detained on suspicion of assault causing harm. (dublinlive.ie)
- chargeThe suspect was detained on suspicion of assault causing harm (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe man is due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice Dublin at 4.30pm on 8 July 2025 (garda.ie)
- courtThe man was charged and was due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice Dublin at 4.30pm. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe suspect was due to appear at the Courts of Criminal Justice from 4.30pm (irishtimes.com)
- courtChristopher Kelly appeared before Dublin District Court on Tuesday afternoon charged with murder. (irishtimes.com)
- courtKelly was remanded in custody by Judge David McHugh. (irishtimes.com)
- courtKelly made no reply when charged with murder about an hour after his arrest. (irishtimes.com)
- courtKelly was granted free legal aid. (irishtimes.com)
- courtNo bail application was made as murder bail applications can only be made to the High Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtKelly is due to appear before Cloverhill District Court on Friday. (irishtimes.com)
- courtNo bail application was made as bail cannot be granted on a murder charge before the District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtJudge David McHugh granted Kelly free legal aid after he was told he was not receiving any social welfare. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtKelly was remanded in custody to appear at Cloverhill District Court on 11 July 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe incident is believed to be connected to a feud involving a young associate of gangster John Gilligan (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe feud involves a young associate of veteran mobster John Gilligan and associates of McEvoy. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherMr McEvoy was club captain at Clondalkin-based Quarryvale FC. (irishtimes.com)
- otherKelly has not yet entered a plea to the charge. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 8 Jul2025Man, 41, appears in court charged with murder of father of two Joseph McEvoy
First report of the charge; Kelly remanded in custody, no plea entered, next appearance at Cloverhill District Court on 11 July 2025.
victim, Joseph McEvoy, male, irish (judged from name)Joseph McEvoyaccused, Christopher Kelly, 41, male, named, irish (judged from name)Christopher Kelly - 8 Jul2025Man (41) appears in court charged with murder of Joseph McEvoy in Dublin
First report of the murder charge; details the court appearance, arrest, investigation arrangements, and the victim's background as club captain at Quarryvale FC.
victim, Joseph McEvoy, 34, male, irish (judged from name)Joseph McEvoyaccused, Christopher Kelly, 41, male, named, irish (judged from name)Christopher Kelly - 8 Jul2025Man charged over murder of Joseph McEvoy in Dublin
Provides extensive context on the two-year feud between two groups in Clondalkin/Lucan, identifies the weapon as a machete, gives the victim's address (Greenfort Avenue, Clondalkin), and describes the sequence of tit-for-tat incidents on the morning of the attack including an arson on Glenfield Avenue, a vehicle ramming in the Greenfort estate, and a petrol bomb in Shancastle.
victim, Joseph McEvoy, 34, male, irish (judged from name)Joseph McEvoysuspect, 40s, male - 8 Jul2025Man charged over fatal assault of footballer Joseph McEvoy in Dublin
Adds that McEvoy was a footballer and club captain with Quaryvale FC, specifies the location as Shancastle Close near Liffey Valley shopping centre, confirms he was stabbed, and notes the charged man was due to appear at CCJ Dublin at 4.30pm. Includes tributes from Quarryvale FC and friends.
victim, Joseph McEvoy, 34, male, irish (judged from name)Joseph McEvoysuspect, male - 7 Jul2025Gardaí believe Dublin murder followed night of violence connected to family-based feud in the area
Provides details on the family-based criminal feud connection, the weapon (machete or similar), the series of violent incidents that night (arson on Glenfield Avenue, vehicle ramming in Greenfort estate, petrol bomb in Shancastle), the victim's role as club captain at Quarryvale FC, his address at Greenfort Avenue, and the investigation setup (incident room at Lucan Garda station, senior investigating officer appointed, family liaison officer assigned).
victim, Joseph McEvoy, 34, male, irish (judged from name)Joseph McEvoysuspect, 30s, male - 7 Jul2025Dublin stabbing victim named locally as football club pays tribute
Names the victim as Joseph McEvoy, 34, club captain of Quarryvale FC; links the attack to a gangland feud involving an associate of John Gilligan; describes preceding incidents over the weekend including a car fire in Glenfield Avenue, a car being rammed in Greenfort, and a suspected petrol bomb in Shancastle; notes the suspect was initially detained on suspicion of assault causing harm before a murder probe was to be launched; incident room established at Lucan Garda Station.
victim, Joseph McEvoy, 34, male, irish (judged from name)Joseph McEvoysuspect, 30s, male - 7 Jul2025Stabbing victim named locally as football club pays tribute
Names the victim as Joseph McEvoy, in his 30s, club captain of Quarryvale FC; provides context about the gangland feud involving a young associate of John Gilligan; details a spate of weekend incidents (car burned in Glenfield Avenue, car rammed in Greenfort, petrol bomb at a Shancastle house); confirms arrest of an unnamed man in his 30s under Section 4; incident room established at Lucan Garda Station.
victim, Joseph McEvoy, 30s, male, irish (judged from name)Joseph McEvoysuspect, 30s, male - 7 Jul2025Dublin murder live updates as gardai seal off home after body found
Live blog providing initial details of the fatal stabbing, including that the victim was stabbed, the incident is linked to a feud involving a young associate of John Gilligan, and the suspect was arrested and detained under Section 4. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
victim, 30s, malesuspect, 30s, male - 7 Jul2025Update: Court Appearance - Witness Appeal - Fatal Assault, Dublin 22, 7th July 2025
Confirms the arrested man has been formally charged and provides his court appearance date at CCJ Dublin on 8 July 2025; witness appeal issued.
suspect, male - 7 Jul2025Witness Appeal - Fatal Assault, Dublin 22, 7th July 2025
Garda press release reporting the initial arrest and witness appeal; the scene is preserved for forensic examination by the Garda Technical Bureau and a post-mortem is to be arranged. An incident room was established at Lucan Garda Station.
victim, 30s, malesuspect, 30s, male