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Central Criminal Court2026-04-13

Native Irish speaker who bludgeoned grandfather to death committed to CMH

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A 39-year-old man from Gweedore in Co Donegal has been committed to the Central Mental Hospital following a special verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity in relation to the death of his grandfather. Derek Mulligan received the order...

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Central Criminal Court2026-03-26

'Just and humane society' seeks not to punish those who are unwell, defence reminds murder trial jury

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A 39-year-old man from Donegal has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of his grandfather at the Central Criminal Court. Derek Mulligan is accused of causing fatal injuries to Derek Burns, aged 78, at Carrickcoyle on 19...

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Central Criminal Court2026-03-24

Native Irish speaker described how he 'smacked' grandfather's head with granite stone, cement block

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A 39-year-old man from Derrybeg in County Donegal has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of his 78-year-old grandfather at Carrickcoyle on 19 December 2023. The Central Criminal Court jury heard that the accused...

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