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Irish Times
2 days ago
- Irish Times
Fights recorded on doorbell camera and mobile phones culminated in man's death, murder trial told
A series of fights that ended with a man dying from a stab wound to the neck was recorded on CCTV, by neighbours using mobile phones and by a Ring doorbell, the Central Criminal Court has heard. Bernard Condon SC, for the Director of Public Prosecutions, on Friday told a jury they will view a 17-second CCTV clip of the moment when Joseph Lawlor (39) stabbed Michael Ryan (51) in the neck, cutting his carotid artery and causing his death. Mr Condon told the jury that both men had been drinking heavily together before the 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. Mr Lawlor has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Michael Ryan at Hampton Wood Way, St Margaret's Road, Finglas, Dublin 11, on June 20th, 2024. READ MORE In his opening address this afternoon, Mr Condon told the jury that Mr Lawlor and Mr Ryan were drinking at the accused man's home in Hampton Wood Way from early in the day on Wednesday, June 19th, last year. The first physical altercation between them happened at about 8.30pm and was caught on CCTV covering the area outside Mr Lawlor's home and by a neighbour using his mobile phone. One witness will say that the 'younger man seemed to knock the older man to the ground' before gardaí intervened. Gardaí noted that they were intoxicated, but neither man wanted matters to go further, Mr Condon said. After gardaí had left, three more men joined Mr Lawlor and Mr Ryan at the house, before another fight broke out at about 9.30pm. One of the three men who had arrived appeared to be refereeing the fight, which was also recorded on CCTV and by neighbours using mobile phones, Mr Condon said. In the recordings, Mr Condon said Mr Lawlor can be heard calling Mr Ryan a 'rat' and saying, 'I'm going to stab out' before telling Mr Ryan: 'I love you too much, I'm not going to stab you, you're my friend.' Mr Lawlor got the better of Mr Ryan, counsel said, and Mr Ryan went to his car, where gardaí arrested him for being drunk in charge of a vehicle at about 9.50pm. Having been brought to a Garda station to be processed on that charge, Mr Ryan returned to Mr Lawlor's house shortly after midnight. A neighbour's Ring doorbell picked up Mr Ryan saying through a window of Mr Lawlor's home that he wanted his watch back. He also threatened to flick 'pineapples', which Mr Condon said is slang for grenades, through the window. About 20 minutes later, both men were again captured on CCTV on the street, where Mr Ryan can be seen carrying a bag. Mr Condon added: 'It seems Mr Lawlor is coming at him with quite a big knife and you will see a 17-second clip that shows Mr Ryan swinging a bag at Mr Lawlor and Mr Lawlor raising his knife-wielding hand and striking Mr Ryan on the neck with the knife.' His carotid artery cut, Mr Ryan died a quick death, Mr Condon said. Mr Condon told the jury that murder is an unlawful killing where the accused person intends to kill or cause serious injury. For murder, he said, the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that when he inflicted the fatal wound, the accused intended to kill or cause serious injury. The trial continues on Monday before Ms Justice Karen O'Connor and a jury of five women and seven men.
RTÉ News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Aslan "move forward" with new single, A Hand To Hold
Aslan are set to release A Hand To Hold, their second new song since the death of their former front man Christy Dignam in 2023. The track with new singer Lee Tomkins on vocals will be released on 11 July and the Dublin band will perform it live for the first time on their upcoming Australian tour. It follows the release of the single Hear Your Call last March and Aslan, who are currently working on a new album due out later this year, have described it as having a "new sound". Speaking about A Hand To Hold, the Finglas five-piece say: "At times, when feeling that way, we don't realise there's a hand to hold, to show us not everything in life is as bad as it feels. Sometimes you need to open your eyes, to see there is still good amongst all the bad. "Like with all songs, the message that resonates with each individual, can be different, as we all have different thoughts, experiences and views in life. For us, it's a feel good song, a positive song. "There are a number of singalong parts in it, which we see as a way of bringing people together and this is something we really love when performing live, strangers, friends, singing together, singing back to us and with us." Singer Lee Tomkins has said he is "very excited" about performing the single live for the first time at their gig in Perth, Australia, on 11 July. "It feels good to be getting more new music out and for it to have a different sound to anything the band has done before, it's exciting," he said. "It's great to hear everyone singing along. That's the aim of the song so performing it in Australia for the first time is going to be special." Aslan founding member Joe Jewell also discussed said the recording process for the new single. "We are well settled in now. All we can do is keep being creative," he said. "The recording process is always enjoyable. Once the recording starts, it's full steam ahead." The band's drummer Alan Downey added that it's important for Aslan to continue putting out new material and to progress and move forward. "Releasing new material has always been a top priority for us. We thrive on being creative," he said. "It feels good every time we release something new. Being in recording mode is special. It obviously brings all the writing process, rehearsals, and ideas together and it's brilliant to hear that final recording." Guitarist Billy McGuinness added, "Having released our first single with Lee in March this year, it's great to be releasing our second one so quickly as it lets people who haven't seen the band live hear the direction we are going in," he said. "I think the last single Hear Your Call had the Aslan vibe but with this new single, it's definitely different for us. But different is good in my opinion. "It's great playing a new song for the first time, there is excitement and nervousness in the air. Like when we played Hear Your Call for the first time in the Olympia.
Irish Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Finglas-based IT group acquires south Dublin peer Abacus Systems in seven figure deal
Finglas-based company has acquired south Dublin peer Abacus Systems in a seven figure deal as it eyes significant growth. The acquisition was independent of private equity, and was self-funded by Following the acquisition, is forecasting revenues to exceed its previous target of €8 million to €10 million by the end of this year. Its workforce, meanwhile, will grow to a team of more than 50. Established in 2004 by Eamon Gallagher, the company provides IT services, cloud products, and cyber security to organisations throughout Ireland. READ MORE The company said the move would see its customer base grows by 50 per cent to more than 500 clients. Established in 1992, Abacus Systems is a technology partner to corporates, public sector organisations, healthcare providers, and SMEs across Ireland. Will rent reform make building apartments viable? Listen | 40:12 Eamon Gallagher, managing director of said the acquisition marks 'a key moment in our success and is another milestone in our journey to becoming a leading force in the managed IT services space'. 'It firmly strengthens our position within the market, allowing us to offer an even greater portfolio of services and deeper expertise to facilitate our growing customer base,' he said. 'The acquisition unites two companies built with the same core values. For us, the partnership goes beyond growth and is an opportunity to learn from one another and build on our existing expertise together.' Abacus Division managing director Derek O'Callaghan said: 'This acquisition isn't just great news for our business, but also our customers. 'Regardless of size, every business needs to be a resilient, digital enterprise and we are proud to have joined forces with to work as one team in delivering this for combined customer base. 'In terms of services and our cultures, we complement each other and are excited to be on this journey together. 'IT is becoming more complex and that is likely to see more pooling of resources of this kind. The IT industry is consolidating and getting stronger, and we are bringing that strength to our customers.'
BreakingNews.ie
7 days ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Man (20s) dies from injuries following e-scooter collision in Co Dublin
A man has died from his injuries after he was involved in a collision on an e-scooter in Finglas, Co Dublin. The incident happened on the Cappagh Road on Sunday, shortly after 5pm. Advertisement The man, aged in his 20s, was travelling on the e-scooter who was brought to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown to be treated for serious injuries, has since passed away. Investigating gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward. Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the in the Cappagh Road area between Heathfield and Cappagh Hospital between 4.45pm and 5.05pm and may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make it available. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station on 01 666 7000, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. Investigations are ongoing.
Irish Times
7 days ago
- Irish Times
Man dies in hospital following weekend e-scooter crash in north Dublin
A man has died in hospital following a crash involving an an e-scooter in north Dublin on Sunday. The man, who was in his 20s, was found seriously injured on Cappagh Road, Finglas, Dublin 11, at about 5pm. He was taken to Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown where he was pronounced dead on Monday. Gardaí are trying to determine the cause of the crash and have appealed for witnesses to come forward. READ MORE 'Any road users or pedestrians who were in the Cappagh Road area between Heathfield and Cappagh Hospital between 4.45pm and 5.05pm and may have camera footage, including dashcam, are asked to make it available,' the Garda said in a statement. Anyone with information was asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda station on (01) 666 7000, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
