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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2550Murder · Co. Dublin · 20 Jun 2024

Inquest opened into death of Finglas man Michael Ryan from stab wound

Michael Ryan, 51, died from a stab wound to the neck or upper chest in Finglas, Dublin, in June 2024. His inquest was opened and adjourned at Dublin District Coroner's Court as criminal proceedings are underway, with Joseph Lawlor, 38, charged with his murder.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court15 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMichael Ryan died from a stab wound to the neck or upper chest (irishtimes.com)
  • whereMichael Ryan lived at Domville Woods, Santry (irishtimes.com)
  • whereJoseph Lawlor lives at Hampton Wood Road, Finglas (irishtimes.com)
  • whenHe died at Mater Hospital on 20 June 2024 (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeJoseph Lawlor, 38, was charged with the murder of Michael Ryan contrary to common law (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Jan2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Dublin man died from stab wound after attack in Finglas, inquest hears

    Inquest opened and adjourned at Dublin District Coroner's Court; murder charge against Joseph Lawlor confirmed; deceased's sister identified his remains at the mortuary.

    victim, Michael Ryan, 51, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Ryanaccused, Joseph Lawlor, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joseph Lawlor