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Case No. 4825Murder · Co. Dublin · 22 Feb 2022

Law professor Diarmuid Phelan's murder trial hears garda evidence on admissions and firearms

Diarmuid Phelan, 56, is on trial at the Central Criminal Court for the murder of Keith Conlon, 36, who was shot at Hazelgrove Farm, Tallaght, on 22 February 2022. Gardaí told the jury that Phelan admitted the shooting and showed them the firearms.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA law professor told a garda that he shot a trespasser on his farm. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe shooting happened at Hazelgrove Farm, Kiltalown Lane, Tallaght. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe victim was one of three trespassers fox hunting on the farm on February 22nd, 2022. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe prosecution contends that Phelan shot a dog belonging to one trespasser. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe prosecution contends that Phelan fired two shots into the air and a third shot hit Conlon. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponGardaí made safe a Smith & Wesson revolver from which three bullets had been fired. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponGardaí also seized a camouflage hunting rifle with a telescopic sight and silencer from the farmhouse. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationPhelan told a garda that he shot Keith Conlon, and he said “I did.” (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationPhelan told gardaí he was terrified and believed he would have been shot if he had not reacted. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí received a call about 1.13pm about intruders at the farm and a dog being shot. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargePhelan has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Conlon. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe jury was shown both firearms on the ninth day of the trial. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe prosecution says the defence case is that Phelan's firing of the gun was legitimate self-defence. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe trial continues on the following Wednesday. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Oct2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Diarmuid Phelan trial: Law professor told garda he shot a man on his farm, jury told

    Trial report from the ninth day of Phelan's murder trial, covering garda evidence of his admissions, the firearms found and the prosecution and defence positions.

    accused, Diarmuid Phelan, 56, male, named, irish (judged from name)Diarmuid Phelanvictim, Keith Conlon, 36, male, irish (judged from name)Keith Conlon