Ireland Case No. 4765Murder · Co. Kerry · 27 May 2024
Kane Hornyak (27) charged with murder of Gerard Kennelly in Co Kerry
Kane Hornyak, 27, was charged with murder and remanded in custody over the stabbing death of Gerard Kennelly, 36, at Knockanure, near Listowel, Co Kerry, on 27 May 2024. Kieran Brady and Abigail Lynch were charged with the same murder the previous week.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged3 Nov
2 reports - In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatGerard Kennelly, a father-of-one, died after a stabbing incident. (irishtimes.com)
- whatKane Hornyak was charged with the murder of Gerard (Ger) Kennelly. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe killing happened at Knockanure, near Listowel, Co Kerry. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe killing happened on 27 May. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- causeMr Kennelly was stabbed in Knockanure village. (irishtimes.com)
- causeMr Kennelly died after suffering stab injuries in Knockanure village, just outside Listowel. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí arrested Mr Hornyak by appointment at Togher Garda station in Cork. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationEvidence of Hornyak's arrest, charge and caution was given by Detective Garda Donnacha Coakley. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeKane Hornyak was charged with Mr Kennelly's murder. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeKieran Brady and Abigail Lynch were also charged with Mr Kennelly's murder. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeHornyak made no reply when the charge was put to him under caution at Togher Garda Station in Cork. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeAbigail Lynch and Kieran Brady were also charged with the murder of Mr Kennelly. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtMr Hornyak was remanded in custody to appear at Tralee District Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Hornyak is the third person charged with Mr Kennelly's murder. (irishtimes.com)
- courtHornyak appeared before a special sitting of Cork District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtBecause it is a murder charge, any bail application must be made to the High Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtHornyak was remanded in custody to appear before Tralee District Court the following Wednesday. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtAbigail Lynch and Kieran Brady were remanded in custody to appear in court in Tralee. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe judge directed that Hornyak receive all appropriate medical attention in custody. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 3 Nov2024Man appears in court charged with murder of 36-year-old father of one in Kerry
Reports Hornyak's charge, his appearance at a special sitting of Cork District Court, his remand in custody to Tralee District Court, and that bail must be sought from the High Court. Also reports that Abigail Lynch and Kieran Brady have been charged with the same murder.
victim, Gerard (Ger) Kennelly, 36, male, irish (judged from name)Gerard (Ger) Kennellyaccused, Kane Hornyak, 27, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Kane Hornyakaccused, Abigail Lynch, 22, female, named, irish (judged from name)Abigail Lynchaccused, Kieran Brady, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kieran Brady - 3 Nov2024Man (27) charged with murder of Gerard Kennelly in Co Kerry
First report on this case. It names Kane Hornyak as charged and remanded in custody, and says Kieran Brady and Abigail Lynch were charged earlier with the same murder.
victim, Gerard Kennelly, 36, male, irish (judged from name)Gerard Kennellyaccused, Kane Hornyak, 27, male, namedKane Hornyakaccused, Kieran Brady, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kieran Bradyaccused, Abigail Lynch, 22, female, named, irish (judged from name)Abigail Lynch