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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 7881Murder · Co. Dublin · 27 Nov 2019

Two brothers on trial for murder of Michael Mulvey, Dublin

Michael 'Mick' Mulvey, a 55-year-old man, died in bed about two weeks after a beating on the Navan Road in west Dublin, which his partner said happened on November 14, 2019. Brothers Ian Connaghan, 34, and Daniel Connaghan, 43, have pleaded not guilty to his murder, dated November 27, 2019, and to intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm and assault causing harm on November 14, 2019. The prosecution alleges Ian Connaghan attacked Mr Mulvey near The Halfway House Pub and that both brothers gave him a severe beating at a roundabout, while the State says his injuries and underlying heart disease substantially contributed to his death but were not the sole cause. The trial opened in July 2023 before Mr Justice Paul Burns and a jury at the Central Criminal Court, no verdict had been reached when the reporting ended, and the trial was set to continue the next day.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Michael 'Mick' Mulvey, 55, died in bed about two weeks after a beating.
Where
The incident began on the Navan Road in west Dublin after a confrontation, according to the prosecution.
When
  • Mr Mulvey's partner said the incident happened on November 14, 2019, while they were driving on the Navan Road.
  • The murder charge is dated November 27, 2019.
Other details
Mr Mulvey's partner told the court that Ian Connaghan was aggressive and said he would kill him when he walked out in front of their car at a pedestrian crossing.
Cause
  • The prosecution said Ian Connaghan attacked Mr Mulvey near The Halfway House Pub and left him on the ground.
  • The prosecution said Ian and Daniel Connaghan gave Mr Mulvey a severe beating at a roundabout, after Daniel arrived in his car.
  • The State's case is that Mr Mulvey's injuries, along with underlying heart disease, substantially contributed to his death but were not the sole cause.
Charges
  • Ian and Daniel Connaghan have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Mr Mulvey.
  • The brothers have pleaded not guilty to intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Mr Mulvey on the Navan Road on November 14, 2019.
  • The brothers have pleaded not guilty to assault causing harm to Mr Mulvey on the same occasion.
In court
The trial is before Mr Justice Paul Burns and a jury at the Central Criminal Court and continues the next day.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereProsecution said the incident began on the Navan Road in west Dublin after a confrontation. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenMr Mulvey's partner said the incident happened on November 14, 2019, when they were driving on the Navan Road. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenMr Mulvey died in bed about two weeks after the beating. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeProsecution said Ian Connaghan attacked Mr Mulvey near The Halfway House Pub and left him on the ground. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeProsecution said Mr Mulvey was given a severe beating at a roundabout by Ian and his older brother Daniel Connaghan. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeThe State's case is that Mr Mulvey's injuries, along with underlying heart disease, substantially contributed to his death but were not the sole cause. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeIan and Daniel Connaghan have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Michael 'Mick' Mulvey on November 27, 2019. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe brothers have also pleaded not guilty to intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Mr Mulvey at the Navan Road on November 14, 2019. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThey have also pleaded not guilty to assault causing harm to Mr Mulvey on the same occasion. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe trial is before Mr Justice Paul Burns and a jury at the Central Criminal Court and continues the next day. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Jul2023
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Two brothers on trial for murder of man who died two weeks after Dublin beating

    Trial report on the opening day of the Central Criminal Court trial of two brothers charged with murder and related assault charges. No verdict yet.

    victim, Michael 'Mick' Mulvey, 55, male, irish (judged from name)Michael 'Mick' Mulveyaccused, Ian Connaghan, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ian Connaghanaccused, Daniel Connaghan, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Connaghan