Person: Daniel-Joseph Byrne

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Younger brother acquitted in murder trial

The younger of two Co Laois brothers on trial for murdering a farmer in a dispute over a heifer, has walked free from court after being acquitted by a unanimous verdict.

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Jury consider verdict in murder trial of two farmers

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Defence counsel puts case to jury in farmer's murder trial

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Murder accused denies changing evidence

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Man accused of murdering farmer claims he was defending himself

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Head injury 'substantially' contributed to farmer's death, court hears

Murder accused claims victim made derogatory comments about daughter

A father of three who is on trial along with his brother for murder, told gardaí he was shocked when the man he is accused of killing made comments about his daughter who has Down's Syndrome in the months prior to the incident.

Tue, 12 Oct, 2010

Deceased farmer remarked on my Down's Syndrome daughter, accused tells court

One of two brothers on trial for the murder of a Co Offaly farmer told gardaí he hit the dead man with the handle of a shovel, when he made a remark about his daughter who has Down's Syndrome.

Mon, 11 Oct, 2010

Trial of brothers for killing of Offaly farmer to begin

Two brothers are due to go on trial at the Central Criminal Court today accused of murdering a Co Offaly farmer three years ago.

Wed, 06 Oct, 2010