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Case No. 10209Manslaughter · Co. Dublin · 7 Jun 2021

Joshua Rush remanded in custody ahead of sentencing for manslaughter of Charles McCaughley

On 7 June 2021 at Fairview Strand, Fairview, Dublin 3, Joshua Rush, a 26-year-old man, used a back spin kick on Charles McCaughley, a 69-year-old man, who fell onto his back and suffered a traumatic brain injury. McCaughley died on 26 June 2021. Gardaí arrested Rush a couple of days after the assault, and he later pleaded guilty to manslaughter. The DPP's view is that the headline sentence should fall between four and 10 years. Rush was remanded in custody, with the sentencing date reported as two weeks in one source and next month in another.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted1 Apr
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Rush used a back spin kick on McCaughley, causing him to fall onto his back.
Where
The incident happened at Fairview Strand, Fairview, Dublin 3.
When
  • The assault took place on 7 June 2021.
  • McCaughley died on 26 June 2021.
Cause
The cause of death was traumatic brain injury from a significant fall onto the back of the head.
Investigation
Gardaí arrested Rush a couple of days after the assault, after making enquiries at accommodation he was seen entering.
Other details
  • Three youths left the scene after the incident.
  • Rush's counsel said he takes full responsibility and accepts that his recklessness caused harm.
Charges
Rush pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of McCaughley.
In court
  • Rush has no previous convictions.
  • Rush was remanded in custody; one source says the case was adjourned for two weeks to consider sentence, while another says sentencing is next month.
Sentence
The DPP's view is that the headline sentence should fall in the range of four to 10 years.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatRush used a back spin kick on McCaughley, causing him to fall on his back. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at Fairview Strand, Fairview, Dublin 3. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe killing took place on 7 June 2021. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenMcCaughley died on 26 June 2021. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeThe cause of death was traumatic brain injury due to a significant fall to the back of the head. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationRush was arrested a couple of days after the assault after gardaí made enquiries at the accommodation he was seen entering. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeRush pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Charles McCaughley. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtRush has no previous convictions. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtRush was remanded in custody and the judge adjourned the case for two weeks to consider the sentence. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceThe DPP's view is that the headline sentence should fall into the range of four to 10 years. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe three youths left the scene after the incident. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherRush's counsel said he takes full responsibility and accepts his recklessness caused harm. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Apr2026
    Convictedthejournal.ie, first report
    Man who killed pensioner with MMA-style kick remanded in custody ahead of sentencing next month

    Reports the guilty plea, the remand in custody and the sentencing adjournment in the manslaughter case. Gives the DPP's proposed sentence range, the defence submissions and Rush's background. No existing case in the list matches.

    convicted, Joshua Rush, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joshua Rushvictim, Charles McCaughley, 69, male, irish (judged from name)Charles McCaughley