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  5. planningNew dwelling house and garage on Achill Island
  6. planningAgricultural dry storage shed proposed for Achill
  7. courtsCocaine addict who killed drug dealer and 'trussed up' his body gets eight years
  8. courtsFamily of shooting victim left in wardrobe 'baffled' at how killer continued with life 'as normal'
  9. courtsManslaughter verdict for man who killed drug dealer and left him in wardrobe
  10. courtsWardrobe murder trial jury to continue deliberating after 11 hours out
  11. courtsJury to deliberate for third day in wardrobe murder trial
  12. courtsJury in wardrobe murder trial ask to view gun

Crime & Courts

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Cocaine addict who killed drug dealer and 'trussed up' his body gets eight years

A man from Achill has been sentenced to eight years in prison following his conviction for manslaughter at the Central Criminal Court. Dean Caffrey (38) of Beaucort, Achill Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, was found guilty by majority jury verdict of the manslaughter of Sean McCarthy on 2 August 2022 in Drumcondra. Mr Justice Paul McDermott imposed a nine-year sentence with the final year suspended. Caffrey claimed he…

Courts News Ireland report
10 Apr 2025 · Courts News Ireland

Family of shooting victim left in wardrobe 'baffled' at how killer continued with life 'as normal'

At the Central Criminal Court, the sister of Sean McCarthy addressed the court during the sentencing hearing of Dean Caffrey, who was convicted of her brother's manslaughter. Nicole McCarthy stated she remained "baffled" at how Caffrey continued his daily life normally after killing her brother in his Drumcondra apartment on 2 August 2022. McCarthy's body was discovered wrapped in plastic inside a suitcase in…

Courts News Ireland report
24 Mar 2025 · Courts News Ireland

Manslaughter verdict for man who killed drug dealer and left him in wardrobe

A man has been convicted of manslaughter at the Central Criminal Court following a ten-week trial in connection with the death of a drug dealer in Dublin. Dean Caffrey, aged 38, of Beaucort, Achill Road, Drumcondra, was acquitted of murder but found guilty of the unlawful killing of Sean McCarthy, 28, on August 2, 2022. The jury reached their majority verdict after more than twelve hours of deliberation. The court…

Courts News Ireland report
16 Dec 2024 · Courts News Ireland

Wardrobe murder trial jury to continue deliberating after 11 hours out

A jury at the Central Criminal Court has paused deliberations after approximately eleven hours of consideration in the trial of Dean Caffrey, who denies murdering Sean McCarthy. The twelve jurors will resume their discussions on Monday after being unavailable tomorrow. Mr Caffrey, aged 38 and from Achill Road in Dublin, faces charges of murder in connection with the death of Mr McCarthy, a 28-year-old drug dealer…

Courts News Ireland report
12 Dec 2024 · Courts News Ireland

Jury to deliberate for third day in wardrobe murder trial

A jury at the Central Criminal Court is continuing deliberations in the murder trial of Dean Caffrey, aged 38, of Beaucourt, Achill Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. The twelve-person jury has now deliberated for just under seven hours across three days in the case concerning the death of Sean McCarthy, aged 28, between 2 and 7 August 2022. Mr Caffrey has pleaded not guilty to murder. The prosecution alleged Mr Caffrey…

Courts News Ireland report
11 Dec 2024 · Courts News Ireland

Jury in wardrobe murder trial ask to view gun

A jury at the Central Criminal Court has asked to examine the firearm and clothing connected to a fatal shooting as they deliberate in a murder trial. Dean Caffrey, aged 38 of Achill Road, Dublin, has pleaded not guilty to murdering Sean McCarthy, a 28-year-old whose body was discovered in a wardrobe at Caffrey's apartment four days after he went missing in August 2022. McCarthy died from a single gunshot wound to…

Courts News Ireland report
10 Dec 2024 · Courts News Ireland

'Travesty' to convict accused of murdering drug dealer, defence tell jury

At the Central Criminal Court, defence counsel for Dean Caffrey has urged the jury to acquit his client of murdering Sean McCarthy, arguing that the prosecution case lacks foundation. Lorcan Staines SC submitted that conviction would constitute a travesty, contending there is no evidence Mr Caffrey lured the deceased to his apartment for execution. Mr Staines criticised the Director of Public Prosecutions for…

Courts News Ireland report
04 Dec 2024 · Courts News Ireland

Murder accused inquired about renting storage unit, trial hears

At the Central Criminal Court in Dublin, a murder trial heard that Dean Caffrey (38) made enquiries about renting a storage unit shortly after the death of Sean McCarthy (28). Mr Caffrey, of Beaucort, Achill Road, Drumcondra, denies murdering Mr McCarthy, whose body was discovered in a wardrobe at the accused's apartment four days after he went missing in August 2022. Prosecution counsel Kathleen Noctor SC told the…

Courts News Ireland report
05 Nov 2024 · Courts News Ireland
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Modified blank-firing guns becoming more popular, murder trial hears

Evidence heard at the Central Criminal Court on Monday has revealed that modified blank-firing pistols are becoming increasingly prevalent, with one such weapon used in a 2022 fatal shooting in Dublin. Detective Garda Janette O'Neill testified that a converted Zoraki blank pistol was recovered during the investigation into the death of Sean McCarthy. The firearm had been deliberately altered with a new barrel and…

Courts News Ireland report
01 Nov 2024 · Courts News Ireland

Family of murder accused left in fear after visits to home, trial hears

At the Central Criminal Court, the jury heard that the family of Dean Caffrey became fearful when three men visited their parents' home in Achill, County Mayo, seeking information about the accused. Alan Caffrey, the defendant's brother, testified that he received a concerning phone call four days after drug dealer Sean McCarthy was last seen, with the caller asking if his brother had "answers to questions" and…

Courts News Ireland report
31 Oct 2024 · Courts News Ireland

Murder accused chatted with work colleague while body lay in apartment, trial hears

A murder trial at the Central Criminal Court has heard evidence concerning the day after a man's death in a Drumcondra apartment. A work colleague testified that Dean Caffrey, who is accused of murdering Sean McCarthy on August 2, 2022, appeared to be in good form while working at Dublin Airport three days after the alleged incident. The witness said Caffrey chatted about sport and women during their shift and was…

Courts News Ireland report
29 Oct 2024 · Courts News Ireland

Deceased was known drug dealer, murder trial hears

The Central Criminal Court has heard evidence during the murder trial of Dean Caffrey, aged 38, of Beaucourt, Achill Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. Mr Caffrey has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Sean McCarthy between August 2 and 7, 2022. Garda Brian Davis confirmed to the defence that the deceased was known to gardaí as a drug dealer in the Ballymun area. According to the prosecution, Mr Caffrey presented himself…

Courts News Ireland report
16 Oct 2024 · Courts News Ireland

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Planning

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New dwelling house and garage on Achill Island

Andrew Bradley is seeking permission to build a new house and garage at The Brae in Dooagh on Achill Island. The development will also include connecting to existing services and carrying out ancillary site works.

Andrew Bradley
File ref: 2660346 · Mayo County Council
04 May 2026 · Mayo County Council (Planning)

Agricultural dry storage shed proposed for Achill

Angela Grealis is proposing to build an agricultural dry storage shed at Tonatanvally in Achill. The application is now with Mayo County Council and hasn't been formally validated yet. This is the early stage of the planning process.

Angela Grealis
File ref: 2660342 · Mayo County Council
30 Apr 2026 · Mayo County Council (Planning)

Court Reports

Cases and rulings mentioning Achill from local newspapers and Courts News Ireland.

Central Criminal Court 2024-12-11 Courts News Ireland

Jury to deliberate for third day in wardrobe murder trial

A jury at the Central Criminal Court is continuing deliberations in the murder trial of Dean Caffrey, aged 38, of Beaucourt, Achill Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. The twelve-person jury has now deliberated for just under seven hours across three days in the case concerning the...

Central Criminal Court 2024-12-10 Courts News Ireland

Jury in wardrobe murder trial ask to view gun

A jury at the Central Criminal Court has asked to examine the firearm and clothing connected to a fatal shooting as they deliberate in a murder trial. Dean Caffrey, aged 38 of Achill Road, Dublin, has pleaded not guilty to murdering Sean McCarthy, a 28-year-old whose body was...

Central Criminal Court 2024-11-05 Courts News Ireland

Murder accused inquired about renting storage unit, trial hears

At the Central Criminal Court in Dublin, a murder trial heard that Dean Caffrey (38) made enquiries about renting a storage unit shortly after the death of Sean McCarthy (28). Mr Caffrey, of Beaucort, Achill Road, Drumcondra, denies murdering Mr McCarthy, whose body was...

Central Criminal Court 2024-10-16 Courts News Ireland

Deceased was known drug dealer, murder trial hears

The Central Criminal Court has heard evidence during the murder trial of Dean Caffrey, aged 38, of Beaucourt, Achill Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. Mr Caffrey has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Sean McCarthy between August 2 and 7, 2022. Garda Brian Davis confirmed to the...

Central Criminal Court 2024-10-10 Courts News Ireland

Murder accused told gardai there was a body in his wardrobe

A man accused of murder appeared at the Central Criminal Court on October 10th after voluntarily presenting himself to gardaí with information about a body. Dean Caffrey, aged 38, of Beaucort, Achill Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Sean...

Central Criminal Court 2024-10-07 Courts News Ireland

Jury sworn-in for Dublin murder trial

A jury has been sworn in at the Central Criminal Court for the trial of a 38-year-old man accused of murdering Sean McCarthy. The accused, with an address in Drumcondra, Dublin, pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder alleged to have occurred between August 2 and 7, 2022....

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court 2019-07-04 Courts News Ireland

Jail for man who "savagely" attacked partner after birthday binge

A man from Achill Road in Ballybrack, Dublin has been sentenced to 32 months imprisonment following his conviction for assaulting his former long-term partner. The assault occurred on December 9, 2018, at her home in Loughlinstown after the defendant had spent the day drinking...

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court 2019-06-25 Courts News Ireland

Young Dublin man caught with drugs and cash avoids jail

A 22-year-old man from Dublin's North Strand has received a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to drug offences at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Daryl Conroy was stopped by gardaí in Drumcondra on 9 December 2015, when officers discovered a quantity of cannabis and...

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court 2018-02-07 Courts News Ireland

Burglar tied up and threatened family with imitation firearm

A Dublin man has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for his role in an aggravated burglary at a home in Crumlin on 7 December 2013. Declan Maxwell, then aged 16, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to the offence. The court heard that Maxwell and another man,...

High Court 2017-12-08 Courts News Ireland

Provisional liquidator appointed to Achill Island brewery

The High Court has appointed a provisional liquidator to Tairgi Acla Ltd, a brewery operator on Achill Island, County Mayo. Mr Justice Paul Gilligan made the appointment on Friday, naming chartered accountant John Healy as provisional liquidator following evidence that the...