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Case No. 5587Murder · Co. Dublin · 1 Mar 2019

Court of Appeal rejects appeal against murder conviction of Alan Ward

Alan Ward, 56, failed in a bid to overturn his conviction for murdering his wife, Catherine Doyle, at their home in Clondalkin, Dublin 22, on 1 March 2019. The Court of Appeal rejected his grounds of appeal.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted27 Jun
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whereThe murder happened at the couple's home at Greenfort Drive, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe murder took place on 1 March 2019. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeWard argued his responsibility was diminished by a mental disorder caused by a stroke. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtAlan Ward failed to overturn his murder conviction at the Court of Appeal. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe three-judge court refused Ward's application to adjourn the appeal. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe court rejected the expert-evidence argument made by Ward's legal team. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe court rejected three further grounds of appeal. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtWard was convicted of threatening to kill or cause serious harm to his son Adam and of attempting to stab him. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceAlan Ward was sentenced to life for the murder of his wife Catherine Doyle. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherWard had a history of domestic violence and alcohol abuse. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Jun2024
    Convictedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Husband who murdered wife and tried to stab son learns fate in bid for freedom

    Reports the Court of Appeal's judgment rejecting Alan Ward's appeal against his murder conviction, including the court's refusal of an adjournment and its rejection of three further grounds of appeal.

    convicted, Alan Ward, 56, male, named, irish (judged from name)Alan Wardvictim, Catherine Doyle, 41, female, irish (judged from name)Catherine Doylevictim, Adam Ward, male, irish (judged from name)Adam Ward