Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5539Murder · Co. Louth

Man charged with murder of Pat Muckian (81) in Dundalk

Nicholas Muckian, 47, appeared at Dundalk District Court charged with the murder of 81-year-old Patricia (Pat) Muckian. He was remanded in custody for a week.

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

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatNicholas Muckian was charged with the murder of 81-year-old Patricia (Pat) Muckian. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe accused has an address at Glenwood, Dundalk. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe accused appeared before Dundalk District Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe murder charge was put to the accused at 10.50am on Wednesday. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe book of evidence was expected to be served within a month. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe was originally charged with assaulting three women causing them harm at Glenwood on Friday, May 3rd. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe was also charged with unlawfully intimidating another person with a hatchet. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe Section 3 assault charge in relation to Pat Muckian could be withdrawn. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtLegal aid was requested to be extended to the new murder charge. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceJudge Mark O’Connell remanded the accused in custody for a week. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherWhen charged, the accused replied that he did not understand. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Jul2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Man charged with murder of Pat Muckian (81) in Dundalk

    Reports the murder charge against Nicholas Muckian, the District Court remand in custody, and that the earlier assault charge in relation to Pat Muckian could be withdrawn. Earlier assault and intimidation charges relate to an incident in Glenwood, Dundalk on 3 May.

    accused, Nicholas Muckian, 47, male, named, irish (judged from name)Nicholas Muckianvictim, Patricia (Pat) Muckian, 81, irish (judged from name)Patricia (Pat) Muckian