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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11546Attempted murder · Co. Clare · 27 Sep 2022

Jury empanelled for trial of woman charged with attempted murder of daughter in Co Clare

A 49-year-old woman has pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of her daughter at temporary accommodation in Co Clare on 27 September 2022. A jury has been empanelled for the trial at the Central Criminal Court in Limerick.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe incident took place at temporary accommodation in Clare. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on 27 September 2022. (rte.ie)
  • causeThe child was stabbed on multiple occasions. (rte.ie)
  • weaponThe State's case is that a knife was applied to the child's body. (rte.ie)
  • weaponThe State alleges a cable was used as a ligature. (rte.ie)
  • investigationGardaí forcibly entered a room and found the accused holding her daughter in an en-suite bathroom. (rte.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with the attempted murder of her daughter. (rte.ie)
  • courtA jury has been empanelled for the trial. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe jury has seven men and five women. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe accused has pleaded not guilty. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe trial is before Mr Justice Kerida Naidoo. (rte.ie)
  • courtEvidence from more than 50 witnesses is listed to be presented. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe trial will resume at the Central Criminal Court in Limerick. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe child had in excess of 70 wounds to her body. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe child was taken to University Hospital Limerick and then transferred to Crumlin Children’s Hospital in Dublin. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe accused told gardaí that her intention had been to end her own life and that of her daughter. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe accused was treated for a suspected drugs overdose. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Jan2026
    In courtrte.ie, first report
    Jury empanelled for Co Clare attempted murder trial

    Reports the empanelment of a jury, the not guilty plea, the State's opening account, and the trial venue and witness numbers. No existing case in the list matches this incident.

    accused, 49, femalevictim, female