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Case No. 5863Manslaughter · Co. Cork · 28 Dec 2022

Two men found guilty of manslaughter of Matt O'Neill in Carrigaline, Co Cork

Matt O'Neill was walking home from a petrol station when he was attacked in Glenwood Estate in Carrigaline, Co Cork, on 28 December 2022. Ricardo Hoey, 21, presented himself to Gardaí within an hour of the incident, and Jordan Deasy, 20, was arrested on 31 December 2022 after going into hiding. Matt O'Neill died in hospital on 8 January 2023 after his life support was turned off, and both men were charged with his murder. In May 2024 the Central Criminal Court in Cork found both men not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter, and sentencing was adjourned until 31 July.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted16 May
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Matt O'Neill was walking back to his home from a petrol station when he was attacked.
  • Ricardo Hoey got out of his car and pushed Matt O'Neill, who fell to the ground.
  • Jordan Deasy punched Matt O'Neill twice, and Ricardo Hoey kicked him once in the head.
Where
The attack took place on 28 December 2022 in Glenwood Estate in Carrigaline, Co Cork.
When
Matt O'Neill died in hospital on 8 January 2023 from injuries sustained in the attack, after his life support was turned off.
Investigation
  • Ricardo Hoey presented himself to Gardaí within an hour of the incident.
  • Jordan Deasy went into hiding and was arrested on 31 December 2022.
Charges
Ricardo Hoey and Jordan Deasy were charged with the murder of Matt O'Neill.
In court
  • In May 2024 both men were found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter at the Central Criminal Court in Cork.
  • Jordan Deasy has eleven previous convictions, one for assault causing harm, while Ricardo Hoey has none.
Weapon
Defence counsel said there was no question of premeditation or a weapon in the case.
Sentence
Sentencing was adjourned until 31 July.
Other details
Matt O'Neill's father, Pat O'Neill, told the court the family's trauma will never leave them.
16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMatt O'Neill died as a result of injuries sustained in an attack in Cork in December 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatMatt O'Neill was walking back to his home from a petrol station when he was attacked. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatRicardo Hoey got out of his car and pushed Matt O'Neill, who fell to the ground. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatJordan Deasy punched Matt O'Neill twice. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatRicardo Hoey kicked Matt O'Neill once in the head. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe attack took place in Glenwood Estate in Carrigaline. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenMatt O'Neill died in hospital on 8 January 2023 after his life support was turned off. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationRicardo Hoey presented himself to Gardaí within an hour of the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationJordan Deasy went into hiding and was arrested on 31 December 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeBoth men were charged with the murder of Matt O'Neill. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtBoth men were found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtSentencing was adjourned until 31 July. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJordan Deasy has eleven previous convictions, one of them for assault causing harm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtRicardo Hoey was without previous convictions. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherDefence counsel said there was no question of premeditation or a weapon in the case. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMatt O'Neill's father said the family's trauma will never leave them. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 May2024
    Convictedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Father says 'this trauma will never leave us' at son's manslaughter trial

    Sentencing hearing at the Central Criminal Court in Cork, with a victim impact statement from the victim's father. Both men were convicted of manslaughter, and sentencing was adjourned to 31 July.

    victim, Matt O'Neill, male, irish (judged from name)Matt O'Neillconvicted, Ricardo Hoey, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ricardo Hoeyconvicted, Jordan Deasy, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jordan Deasy