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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 22621Murder (charged); manslaughter (pleaded guilty); impeding apprehension · Co. Dublin · 29 Mar 2021

Noel Lennon remanded over manslaughter plea in death of Isaac Horgan

Noel Lennon, 49, of Dundrum, Dublin, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Isaac Horgan, 52, who was stabbed in the leg at his home in Dublin 2 on 29 March 2021. The Central Criminal Court adjourned the case to 17 April 2023 pending a psychiatric report, and co-accused Lisa Lee was granted bail with conditions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court30 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatNoel Lennon was charged with the murder of Isaac Horgan (thejournal.ie)
  • whatIsaac Horgan died after being stabbed in the leg at his home (thejournal.ie)
  • whatLisa Lee is charged with impeding the apprehension of Lennon at Spring Garden Lane, Dublin 2 (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe stabbing occurred at Markievicz House, Townsend Street, Dublin 2 (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on 29 March 2021 (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationA psychiatric report on Lennon was not yet ready (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeLennon pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe hearing took place at the Central Criminal Court (thejournal.ie)
  • courtLennon was remanded in custody to 17 April (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Jan2023
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    'Rather sad' no one to speak in court on behalf of man killed in his own home, judge says

    Reports on a Central Criminal Court hearing where Lennon's manslaughter plea was noted but sentencing deferred pending a psychiatric report; co-accused Lisa Lee was granted bail with strict conditions after missing a probation service call.

    victim, Isaac Horgan, 52, male, irish (judged from name)Isaac Horganaccused, Noel Lennon, 49, male, named, irish (judged from name)Noel Lennonaccused, Lisa Lee, 41, female, named, irish (judged from name)Lisa Lee