Wicklow man convicted of murder

A 34-year-old Wicklow man has been convicted of murdering a Dublin man who was shot five times in front of his girlfriend and baby son.

A 34-year-old Wicklow man has been convicted of murdering a Dublin man who was shot five times in front of his girlfriend and baby son.

Garrett O’Brien of Clover Hill, Bray had denied killing 27-year-old Seamus O' Byrne on March 13th 2009 outside the victim's home at Tymon Park North, in Tallaght.

The verdict came on the jury's second day of deliberations at the Central Criminal Court.

This was a retrial after last year's case resulted in a hung jury.

more courts articles

Former prisoner given indefinite hospital order for killing Irishman in London Former prisoner given indefinite hospital order for killing Irishman in London
Jack Grealish landed with £1,042 bill after admitting speeding in Range Rover Jack Grealish landed with £1,042 bill after admitting speeding in Range Rover
Man admits killing Irish pensioner (87) on mobility scooter in London Man admits killing Irish pensioner (87) on mobility scooter in London

More in this section

'This could be a really big one': Strong possibility of Northern Lights over Ireland this weekend 'This could be a really big one': Strong possibility of Northern Lights over Ireland this weekend
Garda stock 'Vigilantes' recording assaults have gardaí very concerned 
Irish eyes on Bambie Thug in politically-charged Eurovision final Irish eyes on Bambie Thug in politically-charged Eurovision final
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited