Josh O'Brien pleads guilty to attempted murder of ex-girlfriend Niamh Kelly in Dublin
Josh O'Brien, 22, of Crumlin, Dublin 12, pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to the attempted murder of his then-girlfriend Niamh Kelly at Firhouse Road, Firhouse, Dublin 24, on 19 September 2024. The case was adjourned to 6 October for sentencing, with a probation report, victim impact statement, and updated medical report to be prepared.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted3 Jun
3 reports - Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports17 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe attempted murder took place at Firhouse Road, Firhouse, Dublin 24. (irishtimes.com, dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on 19 September 2024. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe attempted murder occurred on 19 September 2024 (dublinlive.ie)
- chargeJosh O'Brien pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of Niamh Kelly (dublinlive.ie)
- courtThe arraignment hearing was held at the Central Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Justice Paul McDermott directed that a probation report and victim impact statement be prepared. (irishtimes.com, dublinlive.ie)
- courtThe matter was adjourned to 6 October 2025. (irishtimes.com, dublinlive.ie)
- courtThe defence requested sentencing be adjourned to October to allow time for an updated injury report (dublinlive.ie)
- courtThe defence sought a psychological report for Josh O'Brien (dublinlive.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at the Central Criminal Court (dublinlive.ie)
- courtThe plea was entered at the Central Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtMr Justice Paul McDermott adjourned the matter to 6 October. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtA probation report and victim impact statement are to be prepared before sentencing. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherNiamh Kelly is receiving ongoing treatment for her injuries. (irishtimes.com, dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- otherA report on Niamh Kelly's injuries has been obtained. (irishtimes.com, dublinlive.ie)
- otherJosh O'Brien has no previous convictions. (irishtimes.com, dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- otherNiamh Kelly was O'Brien's girlfriend at the time of the incident (dublinlive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 3 Jun2025Man pleads guilty to attempted murder of ex-girlfriend in Dublin last year
First report of the guilty plea; sentencing adjourned to October 6 pending updated medical report, probation report, and victim impact statement.
victim, Niamh Kelly, female, irish (judged from name)Niamh Kellyaccused, 22, male, irish (judged from name) - 3 Jun2025Dublin man, 22, pleads guilty to attempted murder of ex-girlfriend
Reports the guilty plea at arraignment, the defence's request to adjourn sentencing for updated injury and psychological reports, and the court's direction for a probation report and victim impact statement.
victim, Niamh Kelly, female, irish (judged from name)Niamh Kellyconvicted, Josh O'Brien, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Josh O'Brien - 3 Jun2025Man pleads guilty to attempted murder of former girlfriend in Dublin
Arraignment hearing at the Central Criminal Court where O'Brien entered a guilty plea; sentencing adjourned to 6 October 2025 for updated injury and psychological reports.
victim, Niamh Kelly, female, irish (judged from name)Niamh Kellyaccused, 22, male, irish (judged from name)