Ireland Trial opens of Maurice Boland accused of murdering Cian Gallagher in Tallow
Maurice Boland (36) of Tallow, Co Waterford, is accused of murdering Cian Gallagher (26), a construction worker, after an altercation shortly after midnight on November 2nd, 2022 at Barrack Street in Tallow. Boland was arrested at the scene and taken to Dungarvan Garda station. Gallagher died on November 10th, eight days after being punched and knocked to the ground. Boland has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter. The trial opened on April 9th, 2024 at the Central Criminal Court before Mr Justice Paul McDermott and a jury, and is expected to last two weeks.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court9 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Boland admits killing Gallagher but denies murdering him.
- Where
- The incident happened at Barrack Street in Tallow, Co Waterford.
- When
- An altercation between the two men took place shortly after midnight on November 2nd, 2022.
- Cause
- Gallagher died from a brain bleed eight days after being punched and knocked to the ground.
- The prosecution said the cause of death was a traumatic brain injury together with a fall.
- Investigation
- Boland was arrested at the scene and taken to Dungarvan Garda station.
- In court
- The trial opened in April 2024 at the Central Criminal Court before Mr Justice Paul McDermott and a jury.
- The trial is expected to last two weeks.
- Charges
- Boland pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Gallagher.
- Other details
- Boland is alleged to have boasted about knocking Gallagher out and compared himself to Conor McGregor.
- CCTV footage is said to show Boland punching Gallagher while Gallagher had his hands up and was backing away.
- Boland told gardaí the altercation was a pure accident.
- Gallagher did not regain consciousness, developed pneumonia and died on November 10th.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatMaurice Boland admits killing Cian Gallagher but denies murdering him. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe incident occurred at Barrack Street in Tallow, Co Waterford. (irishtimes.com)
- whenAn altercation between the two men took place shortly after midnight on November 2nd at Tallow. (irishtimes.com)
- causeGallagher died from a brain bleed eight days after being punched and knocked to the ground. (irishtimes.com)
- causeThe prosecution said the cause of death was a traumatic brain injury together with a fall. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationBoland was arrested at the scene and taken to Dungarvan Garda station. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe trial is taking place at the Central Criminal Court before Mr Justice Paul McDermott and a jury. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe trial is expected to last two weeks. (irishtimes.com)
- otherBoland is alleged to have boasted about knocking Gallagher out and compared himself to Conor McGregor. (irishtimes.com)
- otherBoland pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Gallagher. (irishtimes.com)
- otherCCTV footage is said to show Boland punching Gallagher while Gallagher had his hands up and was backing away. (irishtimes.com)
- otherBoland told gardaí the altercation was a pure accident. (irishtimes.com)
- otherGallagher did not regain consciousness, developed pneumonia and died on November 10th. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
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Reports the opening of the murder trial at the Central Criminal Court. Boland has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter. The prosecution outlined CCTV evidence, Boland's comments to gardaí, and the medical cause of death.
victim, Cian Gallagher, 26, male, irish (judged from name)Cian Gallagheraccused, Maurice Boland, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Maurice Boland