Ireland Trial of Offaly man ends prematurely after jury discharged at Tullamore Circuit Court
Barry Murphy (40) of Leabeg, Ballycumber, Co Offaly, pleaded not guilty to two counts of threatening to kill or cause serious harm to a woman on 20 July 2022. His trial at Tullamore Circuit Court ended prematurely when the jury was discharged, and the case was adjourned to 16 January for mention.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court10 Oct
3 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports27 statements extracted from the articles
- whatMurphy is accused of threatening to kill a woman in County Offaly. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe alleged threats were made in County Offaly. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe trial is taking place at Tullamore Circuit Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe prosecution says Murphy later that day attended the woman's property and made further threats. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereBarry Murphy is from Leabeg, Ballycumber. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe alleged threats took place on 20 July 2022. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe alleged threats were made on 20 July 2022. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe prosecution says Murphy contacted the woman by text message in the early hours of 20 July. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe offences are alleged to have taken place on 20 July 2022. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationThe first witness, Garda Tom Maher, gave evidence of photographing the exterior of a house. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeMurphy denies two counts of threatening to kill or cause serious harm to a woman. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeMurphy denies two counts of threatening to kill or cause serious harm to the woman. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeBarry Murphy faces two counts of threatening to kill or cause serious harm to a woman. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtMurphy pleaded not guilty at Tullamore Circuit Court before Judge Sinead McMullan. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtA jury of seven women and five men was sworn in, and the trial is due to begin on 14 October 2025. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe trial is estimated to last four days at most. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe prosecution is expected to call up to seven witnesses. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtShane Geraghty BL prosecuted the case before Judge Sinead McMullan. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe jury was told that Murphy does not have legal representation. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtMurphy pleaded not guilty when arraigned the previous week. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe trial was due to resume that afternoon. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe trial at Tullamore Circuit Court ended prematurely with the discharge of the jury. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge discharged the jury after making a decision following legal argument held in their absence. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtMurphy pleaded not guilty to the charges. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned to Tullamore Circuit Court on 16 January for mention. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherMurphy is represented by Geraldine Fitzpatrick, BL, instructed by James MacGuill, solicitor. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherWhen asked if he had questions for Garda Maher, Murphy said he was not taking part in the case. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 20 Oct2025Trial of Offaly man ends prematurely at Tullamore Circuit Court
Court report on a separate case from the existing Barry Murphy rape and coercive control cases (2018 to 2020 offences). Unlike those, this concerns threats made on 20 July 2022, and the trial ended with the jury discharged.
accused, Barry Murphy, 40, male, named, irish (judged from name)Barry Murphyvictim, female - 15 Oct2025Man on trial in Offaly accused of threatening to kill woman
Reports the trial opening on Wednesday 15 October 2025, with the prosecution outline, the first witness and the accused acting without a lawyer. It adds the trial start and the evidence to be given. The existing case records the trial ending prematurely after the jury was discharged, which this article does not cover.
accused, Barry Murphy, 40, male, named, irish (judged from name)Barry Murphyvictim, female - 10 Oct2025Offaly man for trial accused of threatening to kill woman
Reports that the jury was sworn in, the trial is due to start on Tuesday 14 October 2025, it is estimated to last four days at most, and up to seven prosecution witnesses are expected. It also names the prosecution and defence counsel and solicitors.
accused, Barry Murphy, 40, named, irish (judged from name)Barry Murphyvictim, female