Case No. 2640Murder · Co. Limerick · 26 Apr 2007
Darragh Quinlivan remanded on bail over 2007 murder of Noel Campion in Limerick
Darragh Quinlivan, 41, was remanded on continuing High Court bail at Limerick District Court on 27 December 2024 after being charged with the 2007 murder of Noel Campion, who was shot dead at Thomondgate in Limerick City while riding as a pillion passenger on a motorbike.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court19 Dec
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatNoel Campion was 34 years old (irishtimes.com)
- whatCampion was a father of three from Pineview Gardens, Moyross (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- whatCampion was a pillion passenger on a motorbike when shot (irishtimes.com)
- whatCampion had several criminal convictions including for armed robbery (irishtimes.com)
- whatQuinlivan had been openly travelling between the UK and Ireland (irishtimes.com)
- whatQuinlivan had an impressive employment record in the UK for some years (irishtimes.com)
- whatQuinlivan has ties to Ireland via his parents and children (irishtimes.com)
- whereQuinlivan was originally from the south side of Limerick (irishtimes.com)
- whereQuinlivan had been living in the greater Manchester area of England for some years (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe murder took place at the junction of the High Road and the L1066, Thomondgate, Limerick (irishtimes.com)
- whereCampion was shot dead at Thomondgate in Limerick City. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe shooting occurred at the junction of High Road and Inglewood Terrace. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe murder occurred on 26 April 2007 (irishtimes.com)
- investigationQuinlivan was arrested at Shannon Airport and was not extradited (irishtimes.com)
- investigationDetective Garda Eoin McDonagh of Roxboro Road Garda Station, Limerick City, gave evidence that he arrested Quinlivan at Shannon Airport. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeQuinlivan is charged with murdering Noel Campion on 26 April 2007. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtQuinlivan was granted bail by the High Court (irishtimes.com)
- courtQuinlivan was charged at a special sitting of Limerick District Court in November 2024 (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe ruling was delivered via video link to the High Court bail court in Cloverhill (irishtimes.com)
- courtIt may be two years before Quinlivan faces trial (irishtimes.com)
- courtBail included an independent surety of €10,000 (irishtimes.com)
- courtQuinlivan must reside at a specific address (irishtimes.com)
- courtQuinlivan must sign on daily at a Garda station (irishtimes.com)
- courtQuinlivan must abide by a curfew from 11pm to 7am (irishtimes.com)
- courtQuinlivan was remanded on bail at Limerick District Court on Friday 27 December 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtQuinlivan was first charged on 16 November 2023 and remanded in custody at that time. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtQuinlivan had since been granted bail at the High Court in Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtCampion appeared before Limerick District Court a fortnight before his murder and paid €4,500 for the return of six horses kept in illegal circumstances. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherQuinlivan is originally from the south side of Limerick City with an address in Manchester, England. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherCampion had criminal convictions including armed robbery, for which he was sentenced to 14 years with the final six years suspended. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe accused made no reply to the murder charge. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 27 Dec2024Man remanded on bail charged with murder of convicted armed robber 17 years ago
Court appearance on 27 December 2024; Quinlivan remanded on continuing High Court bail to appear on 6 February 2025 for service of the evidence book. Details of the shooting, the victim's background, and the arrest at Shannon Airport provided.
victim, Noel Campion, 35, male, irish (judged from name)Noel Campionaccused, Darragh Quinlivan, 41, male, named, irish (judged from name)Darragh Quinlivan - 19 Dec2024Man charged with 2007 murder of Noel Campion in Limerick granted bail by High Court
Reports the High Court bail decision granting Quinlivan bail with conditions, including details of his background in Manchester, his arrest at Shannon Airport, and the specific bail conditions imposed.
victim, Noel Campion, 34, male, irish (judged from name)Noel Campionaccused, Darren Quinlivan, 41, male, named, irish (judged from name)Darren Quinlivan