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Case No. 6152Murder · Co. Cork · 28 Dec 2022

Two men on trial for murder of Matt O’Neill in Carrigaline, Co Cork

Matthew O'Neill, a 29-year-old man, died at Cork University Hospital on 8 January 2023 after an alleged assault on 28 December 2022 at Glenwood, Carrigaline, Co Cork. Jordan Deasy, 19, and Ricardo Hoey, 21, were questioned at a Garda station and later charged with murder contrary to common law, and both denied the charge when arraigned at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork. The trial opened on 8 April 2024 before Ms Justice Siobhan Lankford and a jury of six men and six women, with the prosecution alleging that Mr O'Neill was punched and kicked in the head after he was pushed to the ground. The trial is ongoing, was expected to last up to three weeks, and had no verdict reported at the latest article.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Apr
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A 29-year-old man, Matthew O'Neill, died from brain injuries caused by blunt force trauma to the head.
  • The State alleges Mr O'Neill was pushed to the ground and then punched and kicked in the head by the two accused as he returned home after buying wine.
Where
The alleged incident took place at Glenwood Estate, Carrigaline, Co Cork.
When
  • The alleged assault took place on 28 December 2022.
  • Mr O'Neill never regained consciousness and died at Cork University Hospital on 8 January 2023.
Cause
The post-mortem found the death was due to brain injuries from blunt force trauma, a probable consequence of blows to the head and a fall.
Investigation
  • Gardaí obtained CCTV footage of the movements of Mr O'Neill and the accused before and after the incident.
  • The prosecution says a sample of Mr O'Neill's blood was found on one of Mr Hoey's socks.
Other details
  • A witness, John McGovern, raised the alarm after seeing the two men leave the scene.
  • The prosecution says Mr Hoey went to a Garda station within an hour of the incident being reported.
Charges
Jordan Deasy, 19, and Ricardo Hoey, 21, were questioned at a Garda station and later charged with murder contrary to common law.
In court
  • Both accused denied the murder when arraigned at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork, and they deny the charge.
  • The trial opened on 8 April 2024 before Ms Justice Siobhan Lankford and a jury of six men and six women.
  • The trial was expected to last up to three weeks and involve up to 100 witnesses.
25 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 29-year-old man died from brain injuries caused by being punched and kicked in the head after he was pushed to the ground. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe State alleges Mr O’Neill was assaulted by the two accused as he returned home after buying wine. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe alleged murder took place at Glenwood, Carrigaline. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe incident took place at Glenwood Estate in Carrigaline, Co Cork. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe alleged murder took place on 28 December 2022. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenMr O’Neill died at Cork University Hospital on 8 January 2023 without regaining consciousness. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe two accused deny murdering Matt O’Neill on 28 December 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeThe post-mortem found that Mr O’Neill died from brain injuries due to blunt force trauma, a probable consequence of blows to the head and a fall. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe prosecution says Mr O’Neill was punched and kicked in the head after he fell to the ground. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeThe post-mortem found that Mr O’Neill died of a brain injury due to blunt force trauma. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí obtained CCTV footage of Mr O’Neill’s movements and the accused’s movements before and after the incident. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationA sample of Mr O’Neill’s blood was found on one of Mr Hoey’s socks. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí collected CCTV from the area after Mr O’Neill’s death. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeBoth men were questioned at a Garda station and later charged. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeBoth men are on trial charged with murder, contrary to common law. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJordan Deasy and Ricardo Hoey denied the murder when arraigned at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe jury consists of six men and six women. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case continues before Ms Justice Siobhan Lankford. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe trial is being heard at the Central Criminal Court in Cork before a jury of six men and six women. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe trial was expected to last up to three weeks, with up to 100 witnesses. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA witness, John McGovern, raised the alarm after seeing the two men leave the scene. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMr Hoey went to a local Garda station within an hour of the incident being reported. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMr O’Neill died without regaining consciousness on 8 January 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe prosecution says blood from the victim was allegedly found on one of Mr Hoey’s socks. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe prosecution says Mr Hoey went to the garda station within an hour of the incident. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Apr2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man killed in brutal Christmas assault died after punches and kicks to the head

    Trial report from the Central Criminal Court in Cork. The prosecution outlined its case to the jury, including the post-mortem finding, CCTV, and a blood finding on a sock. The accused have not been convicted.

    victim, Matt O'Neill, 29, male, irish (judged from name)Matt O'Neillaccused, Ricardo Hoey, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ricardo Hoeyaccused, Jordan Deasy, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jordan Deasy
  2. 8 Apr2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Trial opens of two men accused of murder in Carrigaline

    Covers the opening of the murder trial at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork, where both accused denied the charge and the prosecution outlined its case, including the cause of death, CCTV, forensic evidence and a witness.

    victim, Matthew O'Neill, 29, male, irish (judged from name)Matthew O'Neillaccused, Jordan Deasy, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jordan Deasyaccused, Ricardo Hoey, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ricardo Hoey