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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10547Manslaughter · Co. Laois · 14 Dec 2022

Man found guilty of manslaughter over death of Sharon Crean in Mountmellick

Sharon Crean, a woman from Mountmellick, County Laois, was fatally assaulted at her apartment in College Avenue, Mountmellick, on 14 December 2022. Sean Egan (39), of no fixed abode, was found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter through diminished responsibility by the High Court in Cork on Monday 9 March 2026. Her family said they were forced to relive the nightmare and had not received justice. Sentencing is expected in the coming months, and the case is due to be mentioned on 13 April.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted10 Mar
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Sharon Crean, a woman from Mountmellick, died after a fatal assault.
Where
The assault took place at her apartment in College Avenue, Mountmellick, County Laois.
When
The fatal assault happened on 14 December 2022.
Cause
Sharon Crean was fatally assaulted.
Other details
  • Sean Egan (39), of no fixed abode, is the man named in the case.
  • The case is due to be mentioned on 13 April.
  • The victim's family said they were forced to relive the nightmare and did not get justice.
Charges
Sean Egan was found not guilty of murder.
In court
On Monday 9 March 2026, the High Court in Cork found Sean Egan guilty of manslaughter through diminished responsibility.
Sentence
Sentencing is expected in the coming months.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSharon Crean died after a fatal assault. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe assault happened at her apartment in College Avenue, Mountmellick. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe fatal assault happened in December 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • causeSharon Crean was fatally assaulted. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeSean Egan was found not guilty of murder. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtSean Egan was found guilty of manslaughter through diminished responsibility at the High Court in Cork on Monday, March 9. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceSentencing is expected in the coming months. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe case is due to be mentioned on April 13. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe victim's family said they did not get justice. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Mar2026
    Convictedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    'Our hearts shattered' - Family of Laois woman who was killed say they've got no justice

    Reports the 9 March 2026 High Court verdict finding Sean Egan guilty of manslaughter through diminished responsibility, after a not guilty verdict on murder. Sentencing is expected later, and the victim's family react to the verdict.

    victim, Sharon Crean, female, irish (judged from name)Sharon Creanconvicted, Sean Egan, 39, male, named, irish (judged from name)Sean Egan