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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9244Murder · Co. Kerry · 27 May 2024

Jury sworn in for trial of three accused over Knockanure murder

Gerard Kennelly, a 36-year-old man and father-of-one from north Kerry, was found with fatal stab injuries at Knockanure village, near Listowel, County Kerry, in the early hours of Monday, May 27, 2024. Kieran Brady, Abigail Lynch and Kane Hornyak are accused of his murder, and all three face a single charge that they each murdered him. At their arraignment, each of the three entered a not guilty plea. On June 3, 2026, a jury of six men and six women was sworn in at the Central Criminal Court in Limerick for a trial before Mr Justice Paul Burns, which could last up to three weeks. The trial was due to get underway properly on Friday, June 5.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court3 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gerard Kennelly, a 36-year-old man and father-of-one from north Kerry, was the victim.
Where
He was found at Knockanure village, near Listowel, County Kerry.
When
He was found in the early hours of Monday, May 27, 2024.
Cause
He was found with fatal stab injuries.
Charges
  • All three accused face a single charge in the State's Book of Evidence that they each murdered Mr Kennelly, contrary to common law.
  • Kieran Brady, mid-30s, of Upper Athea, County Limerick, is one of the three accused.
  • Abigail Lynch, 24, of Glenview Terrace, Limerick, formerly of Woodview Place, Tarbert, County Kerry, is one of the three accused.
  • Kane Hornyak, 29, of Doon Road, Ballybunion, County Kerry, is one of the three accused.
In court
  • All three accused entered not guilty pleas at arraignment.
  • A jury of six men and six women was sworn in at the Central Criminal Court, sitting in Limerick.
  • The trial is before Mr Justice Paul Burns and could last up to three weeks.
  • The trial was due to get underway properly on Friday, June 5.
Other details
Details of the case were not disclosed in court.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGerard Kennelly was found with fatal stab injuries. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereGerard Kennelly was found at Knockanure village, near Listowel, County Kerry. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenGerard Kennelly was found in the early hours of Monday, May 27, 2024. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeAll three accused face a single charge of murdering Mr Kennelly. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtEach of the three accused entered not guilty pleas at arraignment. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtA jury of six men and six women was sworn in at the Central Criminal Court, sitting in Limerick. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe trial is before Mr Justice Paul Burns. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe trial could last up to three weeks. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe trial was due to get underway properly on Friday, June 5. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherDetails of the case were not disclosed in court. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Jun2026
    In courtlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Jury sworn in for trial of Limerick man and woman accused of murder

    Reports the jury being sworn in and the not guilty pleas at arraignment for the trial of three accused in the murder of Gerard Kennelly. No existing case in the list matches this 2024 Kerry killing.

    victim, Gerard Kennelly, 36, male, irish (judged from name)Gerard Kennellyaccused, Kieran Brady, mid 30s, named, irish (judged from name)Kieran Bradyaccused, Abigail Lynch, 24, female, named, irish (judged from name)Abigail Lynchaccused, Kane Hornyak, 29, namedKane Hornyak