Case No. 5783Murder · Co. Dublin · 22 Feb 2022

Trial of barrister charged with murder in Tallaght adjourned until October

The trial of barrister Diarmuid Phelan, charged with the murder of Keith Conlon, has been adjourned at the Central Criminal Court until October 7th. The judge ordered a further report before the trial proceeds.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatKeith Conlon died in hospital two days after an incident at Hazelgrove Farm. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe incident happened at Hazelgrove Farm, Kiltalown Lane, Tallaght. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incident happened on February 22nd 2022. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeDiarmuid Phelan is charged with the murder of Keith Conlon. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtA trial date of May 29th 2024 was set after Phelan was charged. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtWhen the case was called, the court was told it was not in a position to proceed. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the trial pending a further report on certain matters. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe trial was listed for October 7th. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe matter was listed for mention on July 22nd for a progress report. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherPhelan is a senior counsel and law professor. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherPhelan owns the farm where the incident happened. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherPhelan is on bail. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 29 May2024
    Trial of law professor accused of fatal shooting is delayed until October

    Reports that the murder trial of Diarmuid Phelan, a barrister and law professor, was adjourned at the Central Criminal Court to October 7th, pending a further report. The case is listed for mention on July 22nd. Phelan is on bail.

    accused, Diarmuid Phelan, 54, male, named, irish (judged from name)Diarmuid Phelanvictim, Keith Conlon, irish (judged from name)Keith Conlon