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Case No. 8756Assault · Co. Dublin

Man in his 40s critically injured in Mulhuddart assault

A man in his 40s, Anthony Long, was attacked at Parslickstown Drive in Mulhuddart, Dublin 15, at around 3.55am on 3 July 2026, after a confrontation at a gathering at a house near his home. He was taken to hospital in critical condition and died on 5 July. Darren McNamee (42) was arrested at Blanchardstown Garda Station on 15 July and charged with murder, and was remanded in custody. Nathan Kenna (29) was arrested on 18 July and charged with assault causing harm, was remanded in custody on Monday, and was due to seek bail at Cloverhill District Court on Wednesday.

  1. Reported3 Jul
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged1 Jul
  4. In court1 Jul
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Anthony Long, a man in his 40s, was attacked with a machete, punches and a kick.
  • Mr Long was taken to hospital in critical condition and died two days later, on 5 July.
Where
The assault happened at Parslickstown Drive in the Mulhuddart area of Dublin 15.
When
The assault happened in the early hours of 3 July 2026, at around 3.55am.
Cause
  • A confrontation broke out at a gathering at a house near Mr Long's home, which he had attended beforehand.
  • A postmortem established that Mr Long suffered blunt and sharp force trauma to his head.
Weapon
It is alleged that another male struck Mr Long on the head with a machete.
Investigation
  • CCTV showed the accused assaulting Mr Long.
  • Darren McNamee was arrested at Blanchardstown Garda Station just before 4am on 15 July.
  • Nathan Kenna was arrested at 11.47pm on 18 July and cautioned, and is the second person charged in the garda investigation.
Charges
  • Darren McNamee was charged with the murder of Mr Long.
  • Nathan Kenna was charged with assault causing harm to Mr Long.
In court
  • McNamee was brought before Blanchardstown District Court, remanded in custody because bail cannot be considered in murder cases there, and has yet to enter a plea; he is due back by video link on 21 July.
  • Kenna was remanded in custody on Monday, and gardaí objected to bail; his case was adjourned because his solicitor could not act amid a dispute over legal aid reforms.
Other details
Gardaí said Kenna did not act in self-defence.
46 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAnthony Long was attacked with a machete, punches and a kick. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatAnthony Long died after being severely injured in west Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatAnthony Long was rushed to hospital in a critical condition and died two days later. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatA man has been charged with the murder of Anthony Long. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatAnthony Long was found at the scene with severe injuries. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatAnthony Long was taken to hospital in a critical condition and died two days later. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatA man in his 40s is in critical condition after a serious assault in Mulhuddart, Dublin 15. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe assault happened at Parslickstown Drive, Mulhuddart. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe attack happened at Parslickstown Drive, Mulhuddart. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereAnthony Long was seriously injured at Parslickstown Drive, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe assault happened in the Parslickstown Drive area of Mulhuddart. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe confrontation broke out at around 3.55am. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened in the early hours of 3 July. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe assault happened in the early hours of 3 July 2026 at around 3.55am. (rte.ie)
  • causeA postmortem established that Mr Long suffered blunt and sharp force trauma to his head. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeAnthony Long had attended a gathering at a house near his home before the confrontation. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeA confrontation broke out at a gathering at a house near Anthony Long's home. (thejournal.ie)
  • weaponAnother male allegedly struck Mr Long to the head with a machete. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationCCTV showed the accused assaulting Mr Long. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationKenna is the second person charged following a garda investigation into the incident. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said Kenna was arrested at 11.47pm on 18 July and cautioned. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationDarren McNamee was charged following a garda investigation. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationDarren McNamee was arrested at Blanchardstown Garda Station just before 4am on Wednesday. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses. (rte.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are asking anyone with video footage, including dashcam, from the area between 3am and 4:30am to make it available. (rte.ie)
  • chargeNathan Kenna was charged with assault causing harm to Mr Long. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeDarren McNamee was charged with the murder of Mr Long. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeNathan Kenna was charged with assault causing harm. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeDarren McNamee earlier appeared at the same court charged with the murder of Anthony Long. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtNathan Kenna was remanded in custody on Monday. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtJudge Alan Mitchell adjourned the case until Tuesday so Mr Kenna could seek a solicitor. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtMr Kenna's solicitor could not represent him due to an ongoing dispute over legal aid reforms. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtGarda Sean Ó Fatharta opposed bail for Mr Kenna. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtKenna made no reply when charged. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtGardaí objected to bail. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtKenna was remanded in custody to appear again on Wednesday at Cloverhill District Court to seek bail. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtDarren McNamee was brought before Blanchardstown District Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtDarren McNamee was automatically remanded in custody because the District Court cannot consider bail in murder cases. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe defence applied for an independent pathology report to be provided. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtJudge McHugh ordered that the pathology report be preserved. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtDarren McNamee has yet to enter a plea. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtDarren McNamee will appear again on 21 July via video link at Cloverhill District Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherMr Long had attended a gathering at a house near his home. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherMr Long died two days after the assault. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherGardaí said Mr Kenna did not act in self-defence. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe man was taken to hospital and is described as being in critical condition. (rte.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 3 Jul2026
    Reportedrte.ie, first report
    Man in critical condition after serious assault in Dublin

    Reports a serious assault in Mulhuddart on the early morning of 3 July 2026 and a garda appeal for witnesses and video footage. No suspect is named or described.

    victim, 40s, male
  2. 1 Jul2026
    In courtthejournal.ie, follow-up
    Man (42) appears in Dublin court charged with murdering Anthony Long in Mulhuddart

    Adds that Darren McNamee (42) was arrested at Blanchardstown Garda Station, charged with murder and remanded in custody by Judge McHugh. The defence sought an independent pathology report, and McNamee is due back at Cloverhill District Court on 21 July by video link.

    victim, Anthony Long, 40s, male, irish (judged from name)Anthony Longaccused, Darren McNamee, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Darren McNamee
  3. 1 Jul2026
    Chargedthejournal.ie, follow-up
    Second man charged in connection with fatal assault on Anthony Long

    Reports Nathan Kenna's charge and remand in custody, the objection to bail, and the planned bail application at Cloverhill District Court. Also reports that Darren McNamee earlier appeared charged with the murder of Anthony Long.

    victim, Anthony Long, 40s, irish (judged from name)Anthony Longaccused, Nathan Kenna, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Nathan Kennaaccused, Darren McNamee, 42, named, irish (judged from name)Darren McNamee
  4. 1 Jul2026
    In courtthejournal.ie, follow-up
    Dublin man died after being attacked with a machete, punches and a roundhouse kick, court hears

    Reports that Nathan Kenna was charged with assault causing harm and remanded in custody, that Darren McNamee was charged with murder, that Mr Long died two days after the assault, and that Mr Kenna's case was adjourned because he had no solicitor.

    victim, Anthony Long, 40s, male, irish (judged from name)Anthony Longaccused, Nathan Kenna, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Nathan Kennaaccused, Darren McNamee, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Darren McNamee