Ireland Seth Whelan, 35, silent at arraignment for murder of his father in Dublin 8
Seth Whelan, 35, appeared at the Central Criminal Court on 20 January 2026 charged with the murder of his father Michael Whelan (64) at their flat in Herberton Park, Rialto, Dublin 8, on a date unknown between 19 and 27 February 2024. He did not respond when asked to plead, and Judge Tony Hunt entered a not guilty plea on his behalf; a jury was sworn in and the trial was set to begin on 21 January 2026.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court20 Jan
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
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- whatSeth Whelan is a 35-year-old man charged with the murder of his father (irishtimes.com)
- whatMichael Whelan was found stabbed to death (irishmirror.ie)
- whereSeth Whelan has an address at Herberton Park, Rialto, Dublin 8 (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe murder took place at the family flat at Herberton Park (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe murder took place at their flat on Herberton Park, Rialto, Dublin 8 (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe murder occurred on a date unknown between 19 and 27 February 2024 (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe Ring doorbell was damaged on 20 February 2024 (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe murder is alleged to have occurred on a date unknown between 19 and 27 February 2024 (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeSeth Whelan is charged with the murder of Michael Whelan, aged 64 (irishtimes.com)
- chargeSeth Whelan also faces a charge of damaged property in relation to a Ring doorbell at a neighbouring flat (irishtimes.com)
- chargeSeth Whelan is charged with the murder of Michael Whelan (64) (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeSeth Whelan is also charged with damaging a Ring doorbell camera at a neighbouring flat on 20 February 2024 (irishmirror.ie)
- courtSeth Whelan appeared before the Central Criminal Court on 20 January 2026 (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe accused did not respond when asked how he was pleading to either count (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Justice Tony Hunt entered a not guilty plea on behalf of the accused (irishtimes.com)
- courtA jury of four men and eight women was sworn in to hear the trial (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe trial began on 21 January 2026 (irishtimes.com)
- courtJurors were asked to make themselves available until 20 February 2026 (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- courtSeth Whelan did not respond when the registrar asked him how he was pleading (irishmirror.ie)
- courtJudge Tony Hunt entered a not guilty plea on behalf of the accused (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe trial was set to begin on 21 January 2026 (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe jury panel saw the accused on video-link but did not hear from him (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 21 Jan2026'Guilty or not guilty?' Man accused of murdering his dad silent in court
Arraignment at CCJ where the accused was silent and the judge entered a not guilty plea on his behalf; second count for criminal damage (Ring doorbell camera) also entered as not guilty; jury of 12 sworn in; trial set to begin 21 January 2026 with jurors available until 20 February 2026.
victim, Michael Whelan, 64, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Whelanaccused, Seth Whelan, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Seth Whelan - 20 Jan2026Judge enters not guilty plea for murder accused who remains silent
Mr Justice Tony Hunt entered a not guilty plea on behalf of the accused after he did not respond to either count. A jury of four men and eight women was sworn in and the trial began on 21 January 2026, with jurors asked to be available until 20 February 2026.
accused, Seth Whelan, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Seth Whelanvictim, Michael Whelan, 64, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Whelan