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Day two of trial: widow Margaret Murnane and son Patrick Murnane gave evidence about finding Teddy Murnane unconscious; CCTV evidence of Harding at the scene presented; Harding's guilty pleas to three burglaries and manslaughter confirmed; trial before Ms Justice Siobhan Lankford expected to finish well before mid-November.

Reports the second day of the Central Criminal Court trial: evidence from Margaret Murnane and gardaí, CCTV showing a man carrying a black bag near the home, and Harding's pleas to manslaughter and three burglary charges. Trial is ongoing.

Trial opened with prosecution opening statement; Harding's DNA found on a black bag in the victim's shed; trial expected to last until 13 November 2026.

Adds that the trial is fixed for 5 October and case management for 5 June, and that the accused also faces three burglary charges at St Michael's Avenue.

Upgrades the charge from assault causing harm to murder; initial assault charge withdrawn; two of three burglary counts sent forward with a query on the third; remanded in custody.

Reports the upgrade of Harding's charge from assault causing harm to murder, the withdrawal of the assault charge, his 'no' plea, and his remand in custody to Tipperary Town Court for service of the book of evidence and resolution of a query on the third burglary count.

Adds that Sean Harding, 31, was charged with murder after an earlier assault charge, appeared at Thurles District Court on 28 January 2026, and was remanded in custody to 4 February. Also gives the victim's age, the place and date of the assault, and the date of death.

Reports the upgrade of charges from assault causing harm to murder, the DPP's direction for trial on indictment at the Central Criminal Court, the withdrawal of the assault charge, and the remand in custody. Also notes prior burglary charges.

Reports the arrest and charging of a male in his 30s in connection with the homicide of Timothy Murnane, and his scheduled court appearance at Thurles District Court.

First report of the arrest and charging of a man in his 30s in connection with the September 2025 assault that killed 81-year-old Timothy Murnane in Tipperary Town.

Reports that a man in his 30s was arrested on 27 January 2026, charged, and is due before Thurles District Court on 28 January 2026 over the death of Timothy Murnane.

Adds a murder charge against Sean Harding, who was previously charged with assault causing harm and three counts of burglary. The assault charge was withdrawn. No existing case matched.

First report of the arrest and charging of a suspect in connection with the death of Timothy Murnane, who was assaulted outside his home in September 2025 and died at University Hospital Limerick.

Reports the formal murder charge against Sean Harding on 28 January 2026, his court appearance at Thurles District Court, his remand in custody, and the DPP's direction that he be tried on indictment at the Central Criminal Court. It also states the earlier assault charge was withdrawn and gives the victim's death date as 14 September 2025.

Reports the upgrade to a murder investigation, details of the fatal assault, and Sean Harding's second court appearance at Thurles District Court where he was remanded in continuing custody on the assault charge and three burglary charges.

Confirms Harding was charged with three counts of burglary and one count of assault causing harm at Nenagh District Court on 15 September; case adjourned by Judge Adrian Harris to 24 September in Tipperary Town; confirms Murnane died at University Hospital Limerick on 15 September.

Community prayer gathering and funeral details for the victim; describes Teddy Murnane as a retired bus driver who drove Tipperary hurling teams to Croke Park.

Provides funeral details (St. Michael's Church, Tipperary Town, Friday 12 noon; burial in St. Michael's Cemetery), names of surviving family (wife Margaret, daughter Rachel, sons Patrick and Timothy), confirms Sean Harding's address as Marian Terrace, Tipperary Town, and his court appearances at Nenagh and Thurles District Courts.

Details of Harding's court appearance at Nenagh District Court, including the specific four charges, the presiding judge, the arresting detective, his solicitor, the remand to Thurles District Court, and confirmation of Murnane's death in hospital.

Community tribute article describing Teddy Murnane as a quiet neighbour, retired bus driver with Matt Kavanagh Coaches, and Tipperary hurling fanatic who drove the team to Croke Park. Includes Garda appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage from St Michael's Avenue between 7pm and 10pm on 12 September.

Details of Harding's first court appearance at Nenagh District Court: specific charges (three burglary, one assault causing harm), his denial of all charges, remand in custody, and next appearance at Thurles District Court on 17 September. Confirms Murnane's death at University Hospital Limerick on 15 September.

Provides details of Harding's court appearance at Nenagh District Court, including his remand in custody, his 'No' replies to all four charges, the defence solicitor and judge, the next listing at Thurles District Court by video link, and the formal announcement of Murnane's death at University Hospital Limerick with a postmortem requested.

Initial report of the assault; victim in critical condition at University Hospital Limerick; scene preserved for technical examination; appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage from 7pm to 10pm.

Reports the death of the victim and the community response, including Cllr O'Heney's condemnation and Gardaí's appeal for witnesses and footage. References a separate article about a man due to appear in court over the assault.

Reports the charging of the suspect and his upcoming court appearance, confirms the victim's death, and details the investigation including SIO appointment, FLO support, coroner notification, and appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage.

Victim has died at University Hospital Limerick; a man in his 30s arrested and detained under Section 4 Criminal Justice Act 1984; post-mortem to be arranged; SIO and FLO appointed; Gardaí appealing for dash-cam footage from St Michael's Avenue between 7pm and 10pm.

Reports the victim's death in hospital, provides the specific location (St. Michael's Avenue) and time (9:35pm), confirms the arrest and detention of a man in his 30s under Section 4, and details the Gardaí appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage.

Reports the initial charging at Nenagh District Court with three counts of burglary and one count of assault causing harm; no bail application made; remanded in custody to Thurles District Court on 17 September via video link.

Provides details of the assault circumstances: the victim interrupted the burglar as he was breaking into a garage, the specific location (St Michael's Avenue), the time (9.35pm), and that the victim was taken to University Hospital Limerick. Published before the victim's death was confirmed.

Confirms the arrest of a man in his 30s, detained under Section 4 Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in County Tipperary. Victim remains in critical condition. Gardaí appealing for witnesses with video or dash-cam footage from St Michael's Avenue between 7pm and 10pm.

Article confirms the elderly man remains in critical condition following the assault.

Confirms the scene was preserved for a technical examination; specifies the 7pm–10pm window for dash-cam footage; provides contact details for Tipperary Town Garda Station (062 80670) and the Garda Confidential Line (1800 666 111).

Witness appeal for the assault; scene preserved for technical examination; Gardaí seeking video and dash-cam footage from 7pm to 10pm on St Michael's Avenue.

Confirms arrest of a man in his 30s under Section 4 Criminal Justice Act 1984; provides the specific location (St Michael's Avenue) and time (approximately 9.35pm); states the victim remains in critical condition; issues a witness appeal for footage between 7pm and 10pm.

Confirms the man has been charged and is due to appear at Nenagh District Court on 15 September 2025.

Confirms the victim has died in hospital, the suspect remains detained under Section 4 (not yet charged at this stage), a post-mortem is to be arranged, and Gardaí are appealing for video footage from 7pm to 10pm on the night of the incident.