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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2965Attempted murder (stabbing) · Co. Galway · 15 Aug 2024

Military chaplain Fr Paul Murphy making steady recovery after stabbing at Renmore Barracks, Galway

Fr Paul Murphy, a military chaplain at Renmore Barracks, Galway, is making 'a very steady recovery' after being stabbed at the gates of the barracks on 15 August 2024. A 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the attack.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged9 Nov
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatFr Paul Murphy was stabbed at the gates of a military barracks in Galway (Renmore). (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe underwent surgery for serious injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatFr Murphy attended a remembrance service for those who died in World War I at Renmore Barracks on 9 November 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenHe was rushed to University Hospital Galway on the night of 15 August. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeA 16-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the stabbing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe 16-year-old boy cannot be named for legal reasons. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHe presided alongside Bishop of Galway Michael Duignan at the service. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherBusinessman Declan Ganley, CEO of Rivada Networks, shared a photo with Fr Murphy on social media. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherFr Murphy posted on social media the day after the attack while awaiting surgery. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Nov2024
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Military chaplain stabbed outside Galway barracks making 'very steady recovery'

    Update on Fr Murphy's recovery: he attended a World War I remembrance service at Renmore Barracks on 9 November 2024 alongside Bishop Michael Duignan, and businessman Declan Ganley confirmed on social media that the chaplain is making 'a very steady recovery.'

    victim, Fr Paul Murphy, male, irish (judged from name)Fr Paul Murphysuspect, 16, male