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Case No. 3325Murder (three separate convictions, appeal on sentence) · Co. Dublin · 17 Apr 2026

Three men convicted of murder as minors seek extended time to appeal life sentences at Court of Appeal

Three men, all 17 at the time of their respective murders in 2011, 2012 and 2018, appeared at the Court of Appeal on 17 April 2026 to argue that the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2024 and a 2025 Supreme Court ruling should allow them an extension of time to appeal their mandatory life sentences. The three-judge court, presided over by Mr Justice John Edwards, reserved its judgment.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThree murderers serving life in prison for separate offences carried out when under 18 argued for an extension of time to appeal their sentences. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA 32-year-old man murdered David Byrne, aged 19, in 2011. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA 31-year-old man murdered Martin Brophy, aged 22, in 2012. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatAll three were 17 at the time they committed the murders. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatAll three pleaded not guilty and subsequently lost appeals against their convictions. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtBarrister Mark Lynam represented the man who murdered Byrne and argued it was unconstitutional for some children to receive 11 to 12 years while others just reaching 18 got mandatory life. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtBarrister Giollaíosa Ó Lideadha represented the man who murdered Muldoon and said the application involved the interests of justice. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe State was represented by barristers Anne-Marie Lawlor, Anne Rowland and Michael Delaney, arguing the appellants are precluded from availing of the 2024 Act amendment. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Alexander Owens said final judgment in law meant the case had progressed to the point where it could be appealed no further. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMr Justice John Edwards, presiding over the three-judge court, said judgment would be reserved to a later date. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceEach was sentenced to life in prison. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2024 removed the mandatory life sentence for individuals who commit murder while under 18 but turn 18 before sentencing. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Apr2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Three murderers convicted as minors argue for new appeals following change in law

    Reports the Court of Appeal hearing where three men convicted of murder as minors argue for extended time to appeal their life sentences following the 2024 Act and a March 2025 Supreme Court decision. Judgment reserved.

    victim, David Byrne, 19, male, irish (judged from name)David Byrnevictim, 23, male, irish (judged from name)victim, Martin Brophy, 22, male, irish (judged from name)Martin Brophyconvicted, 32, maleconvicted, 25, maleconvicted, 31, male