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BreakingNews.ie
07-07-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Jury discharged due to 'matters beyond my control', judge says
A judge at the Central Criminal Court has discharged a jury after two weeks of a murder trial, saying she was left with no alternative due to "matters beyond my control". Ms Justice Karen O'Connor today told the jury of five women and seven men in the trial of Joseph Lawlor that she was "very sorry" the trial could not continue, but it would not be appropriate to go into detail about what had happened. Advertisement Mr Lawlor (39) pleaded not guilty to murdering dad-of-three Michael Ryan (51) outside the accused man's home in Hampton Wood Way, St Margaret's Road, Finglas, Dublin 11 on June 20th, 2024. His trial began on June 19th. The jury had been told to expect the prosecution case to close early last week but issues arose that Ms Justice O'Connor told them needed to be dealt with in their absence. When the jury returned to court on Monday morning, Ms Justice O'Connor told them she had no alternative but to discharge. Ireland Court must avoid judiciary being dragged into supe... Read More She thanked them for their attentiveness and exempted them from further jury duty for five years. The trial had heard that Mr Lawlor and Mr Ryan had been drinking together in Mr Lawlor's home. A series of fights between them were captured on CCTV, by neighbours using their telephones and by a Ring doorbell. The final, fatal encounter occurred shortly after midnight and resulted in Mr Ryan suffering a single stab wound to the neck that severed an artery. Having discharged the jury, Ms Justice O'Connor put the matter back to July 22nd when a date will be fixed for a second trial.
BreakingNews.ie
26-06-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Murder accused called friend 'rat' and 'supergrass' hours before fatal stabbing, court hears
A jury has heard that a murder accused was recorded calling his friend a "supergrass" and a "rat", during an exchange in which the defendant also told his alleged victim: "I'll stab you straight into your neck." In the recording, Joseph Lawlor (39) goes on to say that he wouldn't stab the deceased, Michael Ryan (51), adding: "I love you too f**king much." Advertisement Mr Lawlor has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Michael Ryan outside Mr Lawlor's home in Hampton Wood Way, St Margaret's Road, Finglas, Dublin 11 on June 20th, 2024. The jury has previously seen footage of two fights between Mr Lawlor and Mr Ryan that were captured on CCTV and by neighbours using their mobile phones at 8.30pm and at about 9.40pm. Part of the build-up to the third and fatal encounter after midnight was captured on a neighbour's Ring doorbell while CCTV footage from different houses captured the moment when Mr Ryan suffered the stab wound to the neck that caused his death. Det Gda Shane Gallagher on Thursday told prosecution counsel Bernard Condon SC that he spent 14 hours listening to a recording of a conversation between the accused and deceased. The audio recording was made by a neighbour of Mr Lawlor's at 9.38pm, minutes before the second fight between Mr Lawlor and Mr Ryan. Advertisement Six people were in Mr Lawlor's home at the time but Det Gda Gallagher said he was able to prepare a transcript identifying the voices of Mr Lawlor and Mr Ryan. In one exchange, Det Gda Gallagher said Mr Lawlor can be heard saying: "This is your fifth chance you f**king w**ker... I'll stab you right straight into your neck." Mr Ryan said: "What are you trying to stab me with. Go on, stab me bro, stab me." Ireland Garda (20s) injured after responding to robbery in... Read More Mr Lawlor replied: "No, I love you too f**king much," before a door slammed and Mr Lawlor could be heard saying, "f**k him". Advertisement A short time later Mr Lawlor said, "you are a f**king supergrass", and later said: "He's after ratting on all his best mates, f**king snitch. I have proof of it, he's a f**king snitch he is." As the voices moved to another part of the house, Det Gda Gallagher said Mr Lawlor can be heard referring to Mr Ryan by his nickname, Chino, saying: "Chino, who do you think is going to kill who? I'm your mate." Mr Ryan replied: "You're not my friend any more." The trial continues before Ms Justice Karen O'Connor and a jury of five women and seven men.
Sunday World
25-06-2025
- Sunday World
Jury watches CCTV footage of fatal stabbing of ‘Chino' Ryan on Dublin street
Joseph Lawlor denies murdering Michael 'Chino' Ryan outside Mr Lawlor's house in Finglas Joseph Lawlor (left) has been charged with murder of Michael "Chino" Ryan A Central Criminal Court jury has viewed CCTV footage of the moment a Dublin father of three was fatally stabbed in the neck following a series of drunken fights with his friend. The jury also heard yesterday that a sword and a bread knife were found in the accused man's home. Joseph Lawlor (39) denies murdering Michael Ryan (51), outside Mr Lawlor's house in Hampton Wood Way, St Margaret's Road, Finglas, Dublin 11 on June 20, 2024. Detective Garda Ronan Kelly today told prosecution counsel Bernard Condon SC that he collated footage from CCTV, a Ring doorbell and mobile phone footage shot by Mr Lawlor's neighbours of the three fights, including the fatal incident. Joseph Lawlor has been charged with murder of Michael 'Chino' Ryan In the clip showing the stabbing, Det Gda Kelly said Mr Ryan can be seen holding a carryall bag and using it to defend himself against Mr Lawlor, who had a knife in his hand. He said the footage shows Mr Lawlor turning away from the deceased after inflicting the fatal stab wound. A short time later, Mr Lawlor dialled 999 and asked for an ambulance, saying: "He's bleeding out, he's bleeding out, please, please, please... He has blood all over him... he's been stabbed." Paramedics and gardai arrived a short time later, the detective said. Michael Ryan Det Gda Ronan Lawlor of the Garda National Technical Bureau told Mr Condon that he found bloodstaining on the ground at the scene alongside clothing, money and a wallet. A black sports bag that was on the footpath near to where Mr Ryan had been stabbed contained €3,155 in notes and two blister packs of tablets. Det Gda Lawlor also found a Royal Swiss branded bread knife on a couch in Mr Lawlor's home. When tested at the Forensic Science Ireland laboratories, he said, it revealed DNA that shows it to have been the knife used to stab Mr Ryan. There was also a sword on the floor in the living room, he said. Joseph Lawlor (left) has been charged with murder of Michael "Chino" Ryan News in 90 Seconds - June 25th Ms Justice Karen O'Connor told the jury of five women and seven men that a legal issue has arisen that she must deal with in their absence. She asked the jury to return later today. In his opening address this week, Mr Condon told the jury that both men had been drinking heavily together before the fatal fight, which was the third physical altercation between them that night. Counsel said he expects it will be a straightforward task to find that Mr Lawlor inflicted the fatal wound, but it will be for the jury to determine Mr Lawlor's intention at the time of the killing.
BreakingNews.ie
24-06-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Jury watches CCTV footage of moment man is fatally stabbed on Dublin street
A Central Criminal Court jury has viewed CCTV footage of the moment a Dublin father of three was fatally stabbed in the neck following a series of drunken fights with his friend. The jury also heard on Tuesday that a sword and a bread knife were found in the accused man's home. Advertisement Joseph Lawlor (39) denies murdering Michael Ryan (51), outside Mr Lawlor's house in Hampton Wood Way, St Margaret's Road, Finglas, Dublin 11 on June 20th, 2024. Detective Garda Ronan Kelly today told prosecution counsel Bernard Condon SC that he collated footage from CCTV, a Ring doorbell and mobile phone footage shot by Mr Lawlor's neighbours of the three fights, including the fatal incident. In the clip showing the stabbing, Det Gda Kelly said Mr Ryan can be seen holding a carryall bag and using it to defend himself against Mr Lawlor, who had a knife in his hand. He said the footage shows Mr Lawlor turning away from the deceased after inflicting the fatal stab wound. Advertisement A short time later, Mr Lawlor dialled 999 and asked for an ambulance, saying: "He's bleeding out, he's bleeding out, please, please, please... He has blood all over him... he's been stabbed." Paramedics and gardaí arrived a short time later, the detective said. Det Gda Ronan Lawlor of the Garda National Technical Bureau told Mr Condon that he found bloodstaining on the ground at the scene alongside clothing, money and a wallet. A black sports bag that was on the footpath near to where Mr Ryan had been stabbed contained €3,155 in notes and two blister packs of tablets. Advertisement Det Gda Lawlor also found a Royal Swiss branded bread knife on a couch in Mr Lawlor's home. When tested at the Forensic Science Ireland laboratories, he said, it revealed DNA that shows it to have been the knife used to stab Mr Ryan. Ireland Man given suspended sentence for sexually assaulti... Read More There was also a sword on the floor in the living room, he said. Ms Justice Karen O'Connor told the jury of five women and seven men that a legal issue has arisen that she must deal with in their absence. She asked the jury to return on Wednesday. In his opening address this week, Mr Condon told the jury that both men had been drinking heavily together before the fatal fight, which was the third physical altercation between them that night. Counsel said he expects it will be a straightforward task to find that Mr Lawlor inflicted the fatal wound, but it will be for the jury to determine Mr Lawlor's intention at the time of the killing.
Irish Times
24-06-2025
- Irish Times
Jury sees video footage of stabbing during fight between friends
A Central Criminal Court jury has viewed CCTV footage of the moment a Dublin father of three was fatally stabbed in the neck following a series of drunken fights with his friend. The jury also heard on Tuesday that a sword and a bread knife were found in the accused man's home. Joseph Lawlor (39) denies murdering Michael Ryan (51), outside Mr Lawlor's house in Hampton Wood Way, St Margaret's Road, Finglas, Dublin 11 on June 20th, 2024. Det Garda Ronan Kelly today told prosecution counsel Bernard Condon SC that he collated footage from CCTV and a Ring doorbell and mobile phone footage shot by Mr Lawlor's neighbours of the three fights, including the fatal incident. READ MORE In the clip showing the stabbing, Det Garda Kelly said Mr Ryan can be seen holding a carryall bag and using it to defend himself against Mr Lawlor, who had a knife in his hand. He said the footage shows Mr Lawlor turning away from the deceased after inflicting the fatal stab wound. A short time later, Mr Lawlor dialled 999 and asked for an ambulance, saying: 'He's bleeding out, he's bleeding out, please, please, please ... he has blood all over him ... he's been stabbed.' Paramedics and gardaí arrived a short time later, the detective said. Det Garda Ronan Lawlor of the Garda National Technical Bureau told Mr Condon that he found bloodstaining on the ground at the scene alongside clothing, money and a wallet. A black sports bag that was on the footpath near to where Mr Ryan had been stabbed contained €3,155 in notes and two blister packs of tablets. Det Garda Lawlor also found a Royal Swiss branded bread knife on a couch in Mr Lawlor's home. When tested at the Forensic Science Ireland laboratories, he said, it revealed DNA that shows it to have been the knife used to stab Mr Ryan. There was also a sword on the floor in the livingroom, he said. Ms Justice Karen O'Connor told the jury of five women and seven men that a legal issue has arisen that she must deal with in their absence. She asked the jury to return on Wednesday. . In his opening address this week, Mr Condon told the jury that both men had been drinking heavily together before the fatal fight, which was the third physical altercation between them that night. Counsel said he expects it will be a straightforward task to find that Mr Lawlor inflicted the fatal wound, but it will be for the jury to determine Mr Lawlor's intention at the time of the killing.
