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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3798Unlawful killing (manslaughter) · Co. Dublin · 2 Jul 2024

Romanian man jailed for 5½ years over death of Canadian tourist in Dublin

Ionut Danca, 25, a Romanian national, was sentenced to 5½ years at the Central Criminal Court for the unlawful killing of Canadian tourist Neno Dolmajian, 42, who was killed by a running kick to the head on O'Connell Street Upper, Dublin, on 2 July 2024. Co-accused Madalin Ghiuzan, 24, had pleaded guilty to assaulting Dolmajian, causing him harm at Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin 1.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced17 Feb
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe victim was lying prone on the ground under the influence of alcohol at the time of the attack. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe kick to the head was deliberately aimed and carried out in public view on a main street in Dublin city. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatDanca is a Romanian national. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe victim, Neno Dolmajian, was a Canadian national visiting Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatDolmajian was visiting Dublin from Canada looking for new experiences and to engage with new people. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereGhiuzan's assault on Dolmajian took place at Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin 1. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 2 July 2024. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeDanca pleaded guilty to the unlawful killing of Neno Dolmajian. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeCo-accused Madalin Ghiuzan pleaded guilty to assaulting Dolmajian, causing him harm. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe sentencing took place at the Central Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Paul McDermott presided over the sentencing. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceIonut Danca was sentenced to 5½ years in prison. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Feb2026
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Man who killed Canadian tourist with ‘full force running kick’ to head jailed for 5½ years

    Sentencing of Ionut Danca to 5½ years for the unlawful killing of Neno Dolmajian; judge's remarks describing the attack; co-accused Madalin Ghiuzan's guilty plea to assault causing harm.

    convicted, Ionut Danca, 25, male, Romanian, named, non-irishIonut Dancavictim, Neno Dolmajian, 42, male, Canadian, non-irishNeno Dolmajianconvicted, Madalin Ghiuzan, 24, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Madalin Ghiuzan