Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5015Murder · Co. Dublin

Trial of Dublin woman on double murder charge put back to October 29

Ruth Lawrence, 43, is accused of the murders of Anthony Keegan and Eoin O’Connor, whose bodies were found in plastic sheeting on Inchicup Island on Lough Sheelin in May 2014. Her Central Criminal Court trial, fixed for October 7, has been adjourned to October 29.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court7 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whereThe bodies were found on Inchicup Island on Lough Sheelin, which straddles the Meath-Cavan border. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe bodies were found on May 26th 2014. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeRuth Lawrence is accused of the murder of Anthony Keegan and Eoin O’Connor. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe trial date of October 7 at the Central Criminal Court was put back to October 29. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case is expected to last three weeks. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Oct2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Woman’s trial on double murder charge put back to late October

    Trial of Ruth Lawrence on two murder charges adjourned from October 7 to October 29, 2024; the case is expected to last three weeks.

    accused, Ruth Lawrence, 43, female, named, irish (judged from name)Ruth Lawrencevictim, Anthony Keegan, 33, irish (judged from name)Anthony Keeganvictim, Eoin O'Connor, 32, irish (judged from name)Eoin O'Connor