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Case No. 5660Murder · Co. Kerry · 5 Oct 2022

Six men on trial over murder of Thomas Dooley at Tralee cemetery

On October 5th, 2022, Thomas Dooley, a 42-year-old father of seven, was killed at New Rath Cemetery, Rathass, Tralee, Co Kerry, where his wife Siobhán Dooley was wounded. Six men, Patrick Dooley (36), Daniel Dooley (42), Thomas Dooley snr (43), Thomas Dooley jnr (21), Michael Dooley (29) and a teenager who cannot be named, have been charged with his murder, and Thomas Dooley jnr also faces a charge of harming Siobhán Dooley. All six pleaded not guilty, and the trial began before Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring and a jury at the Central Criminal Court in Cork. The latest report, dated June 14th, 2024, says the case continues the following Monday.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court14 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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When
The incident took place on October 5th, 2022.
Where
The incident took place at New Rath Cemetery, Rathass, Tralee, Co Kerry.
What happened
  • Thomas Dooley, a 42-year-old father of seven, died in the incident.
  • Siobhán Dooley sustained a 12in wound that required 45 stitches and 30 staples.
Cause
The wound to Siobhán Dooley was caused by something sharp.
Other details
  • Mrs Dooley was told of her husband's death while she was in hospital.
  • Patrick Dooley, aged 36, is the brother of Thomas Dooley.
Charges
  • Six men, Patrick Dooley (36), Daniel Dooley (42), Thomas Dooley snr (43), Thomas Dooley jnr (21), Michael Dooley (29) and a teenager who cannot be named for legal reasons, are charged with the murder of Thomas Dooley.
  • Thomas Dooley jnr is charged with intentionally or recklessly causing harm to Siobhán Dooley at Rath Cemetery on October 5th, 2022; the article gives the cemetery as New Rath Cemetery.
In court
  • The trial is taking place at the Central Criminal Court in Cork before Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring and a jury.
  • All six accused have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Thomas Dooley.
  • The case continues on the following Monday.
Investigation
Evidence about items found at the cemetery was heard in court.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSiobhán Dooley sustained a 12in wound requiring 45 stitches and 30 staples. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe incident took place at New Rath Cemetery, Rathass, Tralee. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incident took place on October 5th, 2022. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe wound was caused by something sharp. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe six men are charged with the murder of Thomas Dooley. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThomas Dooley jnr is charged with intentionally or recklessly causing harm to Siobhán Dooley at Rath Cemetery on the same date. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtSix men are on trial at the Central Criminal Court in Cork. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtAll six accused have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Thomas Dooley. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe trial is before Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring and a jury. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case continues on the following Monday. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThomas Dooley was a 42-year-old father of seven. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherPatrick Dooley is the brother of Thomas Dooley. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMrs Dooley was told of her husband's death while she was in hospital. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Jun2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Woman’s wound needed 45 stitches and 30 staples after graveyard attack that killed husband, court hears

    Trial report on the murder case, with evidence on the injuries to Siobhán Dooley and on items found at the cemetery. Thomas Dooley jnr also faces a charge of harming Siobhán Dooley.

    victim, Thomas Dooley, 42, irish (judged from name)Thomas Dooleyvictim, Siobhán Dooley, female, irish (judged from name)Siobhán Dooleyaccused, Patrick Dooley, 36, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Dooleyaccused, Daniel Dooley, 42, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Dooleyaccused, Thomas Dooley snr, 43, named, irish (judged from name)Thomas Dooley snraccused, Thomas Dooley jnr, 21, named, irish (judged from name)Thomas Dooley jnraccused, Michael Dooley, 29, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Dooleyaccused, teenager