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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3229Murder, attempted murder · Co. Cavan · 11 Jan 2025

Danny Heyneman pleads guilty to murdering his mother and attempting to murder his father in Ballyconnell, Co Cavan

Danny Heyneman, 32, pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to the murder of his 55-year-old mother Annie Heyneman and the attempted murder of his father Henk Heyneman at their family home in Kilnavart, Ballyconnell, Co Cavan, on 11 January 2025. Judge Paul McDermott fixed a sentencing date of 19 May 2026.

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

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  • whatDanny Heyneman is 32 years old. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
  • whatDanny Heyneman pleaded guilty to murdering his mother Annie Heyneman. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatDanny Heyneman pleaded guilty to attempting to murder his father Henk Heyneman. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatAnnie Heyneman was 55 years old. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatAnnie Heyneman was a care worker and mother of five. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHenk Heyneman is in his 60s. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe offences took place at the family home in Kilnavart, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe killings took place at the family home in Kilnavart, Ballyconnell, Co Cavan. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereAnnie Heyneman was from the Cavan area. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe murder and attempted murder occurred on 11 January 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 11 January 2025. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeDanny Heyneman pleaded guilty to a charge of murdering Annie Heyneman. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeDanny Heyneman admitted attempting to murder Henk Heyneman. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtHe was arraigned before the Central Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtProsecution senior counsel Gerardine Small said the defendant could be arraigned on two charges. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtKeith Spencer BL represents Danny Heyneman. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe defence intends to use parts of a previously prepared psychiatric report at sentencing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Paul McDermott fixed a sentencing date of 19 May. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
  • courtVictim impact statements would be required. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtDanny Heyneman was arraigned before the Central Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtProsecuting counsel Gerardine Small said the defendant could be arraigned on two charges. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtBarrister Keith Spencer represents Danny Heyneman. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe defence intends to use parts of a previously prepared psychiatric report at the sentencing hearing. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge said he would hear background evidence and victim impact statements on the sentencing date. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherAnnie Heyneman met her husband in the Netherlands before they settled back in Ireland. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHenk Heyneman is well known in the Ballyconnell area. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHenk Heyneman worked as a porter in the Slieve Russell Hotel. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Apr2026
    Convictedirishtimes.com, first report
    Man pleads guilty to murdering his mother and attempting to murder his father in Co Cavan

    First report of the guilty plea and arraignment at the Central Criminal Court, with sentencing fixed for 19 May 2026.

    accused, Danny Heyneman, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Danny Heynemanvictim, Annie Heyneman, 55, female, irish (judged from name)Annie Heynemanvictim, Henk Heyneman, 60s, male, non-irish (judged from name)Henk Heyneman
  2. 27 Apr2026
    Convictedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man pleads guilty to murdering his mother and trying to murder his father

    Danny Heyneman pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder at arraignment; sentencing fixed for 19 May 2026 with victim impact statements and education/governors' reports to be prepared.

    convicted, Danny Heyneman, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Danny Heynemanvictim, Annie Heyneman, female, irish (judged from name)Annie Heynemanvictim, Henk Heyneman, male, non-irish (judged from name)Henk Heyneman