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Case No. 0309Murder, manslaughter, assault · Co. Cork · 12 Oct 2025

Two teenagers sentenced over golf club murder of Barry Daly in Doneraile, Co Cork

Barry Daly, a 44-year-old man and father of five, was beaten to death with a golf club outside his home in Doneraile, Co Cork, in the early hours of 12 October 2025, after he struck the girlfriend of Alex Deady outside a pub. Alex Deady, 21, and two juveniles aged 17 and 16 were charged in connection with the killing. At the Central Criminal Court in Cork, a jury found Deady guilty of murder after he denied the charge but admitted manslaughter, and he was sentenced to a mandatory life sentence on 31 August 2026. On 11 September 2026, the 17-year-old, who was convicted of murder, was jailed for eight years, while the 16-year-old had pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced31 Aug
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Barry Daly, 44, a postman and father of five, was beaten to death with a golf club outside his home.
Where
The attack took place at Rockview Terrace, Doneraile, Co Cork.
When
The murder occurred in the early hours of 12 October 2025.
Cause
Daly died of cardio respiratory arrest after his jaw was broken into fragments and he inhaled a large amount of blood into his lungs.
Weapon
A golf club was used in the attack and a broken head of a golf club was found near Daly's body.
Other details
The attack followed Daly striking the girlfriend of Alex Deady outside a pub, after which the three young men went to Daly's home armed with golf clubs.
Investigation
CCTV showed Deady telling the two juveniles his injuries were nothing compared to Daly's, and Deady told gardai he hit Daly once and was the only person who struck him.
Charges
Deady denied murder but admitted manslaughter, the 17-year-old was convicted of murder, and the 16-year-old pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
In court
The case was heard at the Central Criminal Court in Cork, where a jury deliberated for almost 12 hours before finding Deady guilty of murder.
Sentence
Alex Deady, 21, was sentenced to a mandatory life sentence on 31 August 2026, and the 17-year-old was jailed for eight years on 11 September 2026.
31 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatBarry Daly worked as a postman and looked out for elderly people living alone (irishtimes.com)
  • whatBarry Daly's jaw was broken into fragments in the attack. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatBarry Daly was 44 years old and a father of five. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe was left unable to breathe as he was inhaling a large amount of blood into his lungs. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe local team had won the Junior B hurling championship the evening before the attack. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe murder happened after Barry Daly struck the girlfriend of Alex Deady outside a pub. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe three young men went on an armed retaliatory expedition to the home of Barry Daly. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatO'Reilly found her partner lying dead on the ground with a large amount of blood pooling from the back of his head. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatDeady told gardai that he hit Daly once and insisted he was the only person who struck him. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe 17-year-old was doing the Leaving Certificate applied in Oberstown and had no previous convictions. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe murder took place at Rockview Terrace, Doneraile (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe attack took place outside his home in Doneraile, Co Cork. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe attack was outside Daly's home in Rockview Terrace. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe murder occurred on 12 October 2025 (irishtimes.com)
  • whenLocals were celebrating Doneraile winning the North Cork Junior B hurling title at the time (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe attack occurred in the early hours of 12 October 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeHe died of cardio respiratory arrest. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponDeady and two juveniles armed themselves with golf clubs and followed Barry Daly home (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponHe was beaten to death with a golf club. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponA broken head of a golf club was found not far from his body. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponEach of the three young men had a golf club in their hand when they approached Daly. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationCCTV showed Deady telling the two juveniles his injuries were nothing compared to Barry Daly's (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe 17-year-old was convicted of the same murder. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe 16-year-old pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Daly. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at the Central Criminal Court in Cork (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe jury deliberated for almost 12 hours before finding Deady guilty of murder (irishtimes.com)
  • courtDeady denied murder but admitted manslaughter (irishtimes.com)
  • courtTwo juveniles were also convicted of murder and manslaughter (irishtimes.com)
  • courtSentencing of the two juveniles was adjourned to 11 September and both were remanded in detention (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe 17-year-old's plea of manslaughter was not acceptable to the DPP. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceAlex Deady, 21, of Glenview, Convent Road, Doneraile, was jailed for life for the murder. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Sep2026
    Sentencedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Teen jailed for eight years over golf club murder of father-of-five in Co Cork

    Sentencing of two co-accused teenagers at the Central Criminal Court in Cork; details of the attack, victim impact statements from partner Katie O'Reilly, and sentences handed down by Judge Siobhan Lankford.

    victim, Barry Daly, 44, male, irish (judged from name)Barry Dalyconvicted, Alex Deady, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Alex Deadyconvicted, 17, maleconvicted, 16, male
  2. 31 Aug2026
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Man (21) jailed for murder of father of five in Cork golf-club attack

    Reports the sentencing of Alex Deady to a mandatory life sentence for murder, details of the trial including victim impact statements, pathologist evidence, CCTV footage and Deady's interview, and the adjournment of sentencing for two juveniles to 11 September 2026.

    victim, Barry Daly, 44, male, irish (judged from name)Barry Dalyconvicted, Alex Deady, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Alex Deadyconvictedconvicted