Ireland Case No. 4096Conspiracy to murder · Co. Dublin · 5 Oct 2018
Joseph Richards pleads guilty to conspiracy to murder Robert Sheridan in Ballymun, Dublin
Joseph Richards, 34, pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to conspiracy to murder Robert Sheridan, 45, who was shot in the head and body at the front door of his home in Poppintree Crescent, Ballymun, Dublin, on 5 October 2018. The matter was adjourned to 16 February 2026 for sentencing.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted16 Jan
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatRobert Sheridan was shot in the head and body at the front door of his home. (irishtimes.com)
- whatRobert Sheridan was 45 years old and a father of two. (irishtimes.com)
- whatJoseph Richards was 34 years old. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe shooting took place at Poppintree Crescent, Ballymun, Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- whereRichards has an address at Lanesborough Square, Finglas, Dublin 11. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe murder occurred on 5 October 2018. (irishtimes.com)
- whenRichards was charged in 2024. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeRichards pleaded guilty to conspiracy to murder contrary to section 4 of the Offences Against the Person Act, 1861. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe plea was entered at the Central Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Justice Paul McDermott adjourned the matter to 16 February for a sentencing hearing. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 16 Jan2026Man pleads guilty to conspiracy to murder father of two who was shot dead in Dublin
First report of the guilty plea; sentencing adjourned to 16 February 2026 before Mr Justice Paul McDermott.
victim, Robert Sheridan, 45, male, irish (judged from name)Robert Sheridanconvicted, Joseph Richards, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joseph Richards