Teenager pleads guilty to attempted murder of army chaplain at Renmore Barracks, Galway
A 17-year-old, who was 16 at the time, pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to the attempted murder of Defence Forces chaplain Fr Paul Murphy, who suffered multiple stab wounds while sitting in his car at Renmore Barracks, Galway, on 15 August 2024. The matter was adjourned to 7 March 2025 for a sentencing date to be set.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted10 Feb
2 reports - Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports20 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe victim suffered multiple stab wounds while sitting in his car. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim suffered multiple stab wounds. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe victim was sitting in his car when he was attacked. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe attack occurred at Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa, Renmore Barracks in Galway. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe victim was treated at University Hospital Galway. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe attack took place on 15 August 2024. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe 17-year-old pleaded guilty to attempted murder. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe teenager pleaded guilty to a count of attempted murder. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtMr Justice Paul McDermott requested a probation report from Oberstown Detention Centre. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe matter was adjourned to 7 March for a sentencing hearing date to be set. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe plea was entered at the Central Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe defendant was 16 at the time of the attack. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe defendant cannot be identified due to his age. (irishtimes.com)
- otherFr Murphy is in his 50s. (irishtimes.com)
- otherFr Murphy was a chaplain with the 1st Infantry Battalion. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe victim was treated for his injuries at University Hospital Galway. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe defendant was 16 at the time of the attack and cannot be identified due to his age. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe victim is a chaplain with the 1st Infantry Battalion. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherFr Murphy is aged in his 50s. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherFr Murphy will be invited to make a victim impact statement to the court. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 10 Feb2025Teenager pleads guilty to attempted murder of chaplain at army barracks
Guilty plea entered at Central Criminal Court; sentencing adjourned to 7 March 2025; probation report requested from Oberstown Detention Centre.
victim, Paul Murphy, 50s, male, irish (judged from name)Paul Murphyaccused, 17, male - 10 Feb2025Boy (17) pleads guilty to attempted murder of chaplain at Galway barracks
The 17-year-old defendant (aged 16 at the time of the attack) pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court; Mr Justice Paul McDermott requested a probation report from Oberstown Detention Centre and adjourned the matter to 7 March 2025 for a sentencing hearing date to be set.
victim, Paul Murphy, 50s, male, irish (judged from name)Paul Murphyaccused, 17, male