Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10735Murder · Co. Wexford · 15 Oct 2024

Man pleads guilty to murder of Stephen Ring in Wexford

Stephen Ring, a man, was murdered at Pairc na Dara, Clonard, Co Wexford, on 15 October 2024. He was reported missing by his mother, on either 15 or 17 October 2024 depending on the source, and two children out fishing found his body in Carrigfoyle Quarry about ten days later. Christopher Judge, a man, pleaded guilty to his murder at the Central Criminal Court, and Jane Corcorcan was jailed for six years for impeding Judge's apprehension or prosecution. The latest development is that Mr Justice Paul McDermott adjourned the matter to 27 March for sentencing, when he will impose the mandatory sentence of life imprisonment, and the 13 April trial date was vacated.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted1 Mar
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Christopher Judge pleaded guilty to the murder of Stephen Ring.
Where
  • The murder took place at Pairc na Dara, Clonard, Co Wexford.
  • The body was found in Carrigfoyle Quarry.
When
The murder took place on 15 October 2024.
Investigation
  • Stephen Ring was reported missing by his mother, on 15 October 2024 according to one source and 17 October 2024 according to another.
  • Two children out fishing discovered the body, ten days later according to one source and after it had remained in the quarry for 13 days according to another.
Charges
Judge replied guilty to a charge of murdering Stephen Ring.
In court
  • The case was heard at the Central Criminal Court.
  • Mr Justice Paul McDermott ordered victim impact statements and adjourned the matter to 27 March.
  • The trial date of 13 April was vacated.
Sentence
The judge will impose the mandatory sentence of life imprisonment at the sentencing hearing.
Other details
Jane Corcorcan was jailed for six years for impeding Judge's apprehension or prosecution.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatChristopher Judge pleaded guilty to the murder of Stephen Ring. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe murder took place at Pairc na Dara, Clonard, Co Wexford. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe body had remained in Carrigfoyle Quarry for 13 days. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe murder took place on 15 October 2024. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationStephen Ring was reported missing by his mother on 17 October 2024. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationTwo children out fishing discovered the body ten days later. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeJudge replied guilty to a charge of murdering Stephen Ring. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtMr Justice Paul McDermott ordered victim impact statements and adjourned the matter to 27 March. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe trial date of 13 April was vacated. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge will impose the mandatory sentence of life imprisonment at the sentencing hearing. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherJane Corcorcan was jailed for six years for impeding Judge's apprehension or prosecution. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Mar2026
    Convictedthejournal.ie, first report
    Man pleads guilty to murder of Stephen Ring who was found dead in Wexford quarry

    Reports the guilty plea to murder at the Central Criminal Court, the adjournment to 27 March for sentencing, the vacated 13 April trial date, and the related six-year sentence of Jane Corcorcan for impeding the prosecution.

    convicted, Christopher Judge, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Christopher Judgevictim, Stephen Ring, 27, male, irish (judged from name)Stephen Ring