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<p> Siobhán Dooley speaking to the media outside court. Picture: Jim Coughlan</p>

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'The horror will never leave us': Thomas Dooley's widow recalls 'pure softy' who lived for his family

Siobhán Dooley said 'horror show' she encountered in the Tralee graveyard where her husband was brutally murdered would have 'an everlasting impact'

<p>Thomas Dooley was murdered at Rath Cemetery in Tralee during a funeral service there. Picture via Facebook</p>

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Five men convicted of murdering Thomas Dooley in Kerry graveyard sentenced to life in prison

<p>Nobody disputes that Thomas Dooley did not raise a hand to anyone on October 5, 2022, and he did not behave in any kind of provocative way but why did this brutal, fatal attack happen? Picture via Facebook</p>

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Mystery surrounds why Tom Dooley was murdered in Kerry graveyard by six of his relatives

Jury finds sixth defendant guilty of man's murder in Kerry graveyard with majority decision

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Jury finds sixth defendant guilty of man's murder in Kerry graveyard with majority decision

Jury resume deliberations on last of six accused of Kerry graveyard murder

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Jury resume deliberations on last of six accused of Kerry graveyard murder

'I’m an innocent man,' says fifth defendant as he is convicted of murder in Kerry graveyard

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'I’m an innocent man,' says fifth defendant as he is convicted of murder in Kerry graveyard

Man found guilty of murdering his brother in Kerry graveyard

Man found guilty of murdering his brother in Kerry graveyard

36-year-old Patrick Dooley, from Arbutus Grove, Killarney, County Kerry, had denied murdering his brother Thomas Dooley

Fri, 19 Jul, 2024

Two men and a teenager found guilty of Thomas Dooley murder in Kerry graveyard

Two men and a teenager found guilty of Thomas Dooley murder in Kerry graveyard

The jury is to return to the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork on Friday to resume their deliberations in respect of the remaining three accused

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024

Jury in Kerry graveyard murder trial to resume deliberations on Thursday

Jury in Kerry graveyard murder trial to resume deliberations on Thursday

Judge: 'It is not a game of dominoes — one down, all down. You must look at the case against each accused'

Wed, 17 Jul, 2024

Jury in Kerry graveyard murder trial to start deliberations on Wednesday

Jury in Kerry graveyard murder trial to start deliberations on Wednesday

Judge told jurors in effect they were dealing with six separate murder trials: 'It is not a game of dominoes — one down, all down'

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

Jury in Kerry graveyard murder trial to begin deliberations on Tuesday

Jury in Kerry graveyard murder trial to begin deliberations on Tuesday

The judge reviewed the important evidence of the witnesses present in the graveyard because it had been about a month since they heard it

Fri, 12 Jul, 2024

Judge begins address to jury in Kerry graveyard murder trial by excusing one of the jurors

Judge begins address to jury in Kerry graveyard murder trial by excusing one of the jurors

Ms Justice Ellen Ring also told the remaining jurors that they must decide their verdict on each of the six men as if they were in six separate trials

Wed, 10 Jul, 2024

Defence in Kerry murder trial accuses prosecution of 'racist talk of honour killing'

Defence in Kerry murder trial accuses prosecution of 'racist talk of honour killing'

A defence counsel told the court: 'What I do take exception to in terms of the prosecution is this kind of dog whistle rhetoric, describing this as an honour killing.'

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

Man accused of murdering his brother in Kerry graveyard 'is no Cainite', court told

Man accused of murdering his brother in Kerry graveyard 'is no Cainite', court told

Counsel for Daniel Dooley mentioned the historical case of Tipperary man, Henry Gleeson, wrongly convicted of murder and hanged 83 years ago

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

Prosecution claims men 'ran like rats from a sinking ship' after 'dark honour killing' in Kerry

Prosecution claims men 'ran like rats from a sinking ship' after 'dark honour killing' in Kerry

The Kerry murder trial was told: 'Honour was offended. This was a score to be settled in blood. It is as heartbreaking as it is ridiculous and stupid.'

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

Garda tells Kerry murder trial of 'panic and distress' of widow at graveyard

Garda tells Kerry murder trial of 'panic and distress' of widow at graveyard

The prosecution called their last witness today

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

Kerry murder trial hears about movement of three vans in convoy from graveyard

Kerry murder trial hears about movement of three vans in convoy from graveyard

Earlier in her evidence, a civilian member of An Garda Síochána described the journeys taken by the vans to Tralee that morning

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

Kerry murder trial hears how gardaí traced movements of seized mobile phones

Kerry murder trial hears how gardaí traced movements of seized mobile phones

Proceedings at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork finished earlier than usual

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

Kerry murder trial hears second day of blood and DNA evidence

Kerry murder trial hears second day of blood and DNA evidence

Evidence was also given on Friday of the arrest for questioning of two of the accused

Fri, 28 Jun, 2024

Man accused of murdering cousin at Kerry funeral 'ran out of there to save myself', court hears

Man accused of murdering cousin at Kerry funeral 'ran out of there to save myself', court hears

When he was asked in garda questioning to account for his alleged presence in the cemetery on the relevant morning, Daniel Dooley said: 'No comment'

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

Kerry murder trial: Man told gardaí he tried to save his brother

Kerry murder trial: Man told gardaí he tried to save his brother

A murder trial jury watched a video recording on Friday of a man accused of murdering his brother telling gardaí that he actually tried to save him.

Fri, 21 Jun, 2024

Jury in Kerry murder trial stood down for day as lawyers deal with issues in their absence

Jury in Kerry murder trial stood down for day as lawyers deal with issues in their absence

The jury in the trial of the five men and a teenager charged with the murder of Thomas Dooley in a Tralee cemetery in October 2022 will return on Friday

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

Kerry murder trial hears victim died from sharp force injuries and cardiac arrest

Kerry murder trial hears victim died from sharp force injuries and cardiac arrest

The 43-year-old father of seven who was attacked while attending a funeral in Tralee lost his life as a result of sharp force injuries, blood loss, and cardiac arrest, the pathologist told the murder trial on Wednesday.

Wed, 19 Jun, 2024

Officers tell Kerry murder trial of armed garda raid within hours of reported incident

Officers tell Kerry murder trial of armed garda raid within hours of reported incident

The jury also heard from Dr Rosemarie Kelleher about the injuries to the deceased man’s widow, Siobhán Dooley

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

Brother charged with murder of Tom Dooley in Kerry cemetery told gardaí he tried to protect him from 'the Cork lads'

Brother charged with murder of Tom Dooley in Kerry cemetery told gardaí he tried to protect him from 'the Cork lads'

Patrick Dooley told gardaí after arrest: 'I did not harm my brother at all in any way. That is all I have to say about it'

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

Doctor at Kerry murder trial recalls woman's distress at hearing her husband had passed away

Doctor at Kerry murder trial recalls woman's distress at hearing her husband had passed away

Dr Essa told the court that an injury to Siobhán Dooley's back was a clean cut that must have been caused by something very sharp

Fri, 14 Jun, 2024

Widow tells Kerry murder trial families were not speaking because of daughter's refusal to marry

'There was a lot of blood': Kerry cemetery murder trial hears testimony from paramedics

The paramedics described finding Thomas Dooley lying unconscious on his back in a large pool of blood with lacerations to his right leg and right arm

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Witness tells of 'all-out riot' that was starting at scene of man's killing at Kerry cemetery

Witness tells of 'all-out riot' that was starting at scene of man's killing at Kerry cemetery

The court heard the witness testify: 'I saw other people with things when they were running. I barely saw them. I saw an implement similar to a sword. I saw implements all over the place'

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Widow tells Kerry murder trial families were not speaking because of daughter's refusal to marry

Jury in Kerry murder trial view 173 CCTV clips from scene of Thomas Dooley's death

The last clip showed the late Tom Dooley’s wife, Siobhán, running into the Mace shop in the garage across from the cemetery and talking to a member of An Garda Síochána

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

Widow tells Kerry murder trial families were not speaking because of daughter's refusal to marry

Number of children testify at Kerry murder trial

Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring told the jury at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork, that the case was expected to go on until the end of July

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

Widow accused of wanting 'to bring as many Dooleys as possible' into Kerry murder trial for 'revenge'

Widow accused of wanting 'to bring as many Dooleys as possible' into Kerry murder trial for 'revenge'

One of the defendants' lawyers reminded Siobhán Dooley of statements she made identifying a named person who could not have been there at the time

Fri, 07 Jun, 2024

Widow tells Kerry murder trial families were not speaking because of daughter's refusal to marry

Widow tells Kerry murder trial families were not speaking because of daughter's refusal to marry

Siobhán Dooley, the widow of Thomas Dooley, told the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork: 'They were murdering my husband in front of my eyes and my children’s eyes.'

Thu, 06 Jun, 2024

'They were hitting him with everything,' widow of Thomas Dooley tells Kerry murder trial

'They were hitting him with everything,' widow of Thomas Dooley tells Kerry murder trial

Siobhán Dooley told the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork: 'They were actually pushing each other to get in at him.'

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Five men and teenager deny murdering man at Kerry cemetery

Thomas Dooley attack 'was carried out with murderous ferocity', Kerry murder trial told

Five men and one teenager have pleaded not guilty to the murder of 43-year-old Thomas Dooley at a funeral at Rath Cemetery in Tralee

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

Five men and teenager deny murdering man at Kerry cemetery

Five men and teenager deny murdering man at Kerry cemetery

It is anticipated that the empanelling of the jury will not be finalised until Tuesday, June 4

Wed, 29 May, 2024

Sixth man charged in connection with fatal assault at Kerry cemetery

Sixth man charged in connection with fatal assault at Kerry cemetery

Daniel Dooley, 42, was charged with the murder of Thomas Dooley in October, 2022, at a cemetery in Tralee

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Man, 60s, arrested in connection with fatal assault at Kerry cemetery

Man, 60s, arrested in connection with fatal assault at Kerry cemetery

A number of people have previously been charged in relation to the fatal stabbing of Thomas Dooley in October last year

Wed, 06 Dec, 2023

Three men and teenager to go on trial for murder of father of seven in Tralee graveyard

Three men and teenager to go on trial for murder of father of seven in Tralee graveyard

Trial set for Central Criminal Court in May next year

Tue, 27 Jun, 2023

Man accused of murdering his own brother at cemetery fails in appeal bid

Man accused of murdering his own brother at cemetery fails in appeal bid

A man accused of the murder of his brother at a Tralee funeral is to remain in custody after an appeal against a refusal of his bail application was rejected.

Tue, 20 Dec, 2022

Juvenile charged in connection with murder of Thomas Dooley at Tralee cemetery

Juvenile charged in connection with murder of Thomas Dooley at Tralee cemetery

Minor appeared at the juvenile court in Tralee charged with having in his possession in the cemetery 'an improvised weapon with a sharp blade' which it was alleged was intended to cause injury to, incapacitate or intimidate

Wed, 16 Nov, 2022

Body of man killed in Tralee cemetery released to family

Body of man killed in Tralee cemetery released to family

Thomas Dooley’s body was released on Monday from the morgue at University Hospital Kerry opposite the cemetery

Tue, 11 Oct, 2022

Second man charged with murder of Thomas Dooley in Tralee graveyard

Second man charged with murder of Thomas Dooley in Tralee graveyard

The accused man, also named Thomas Dooley, indicated that he replied “no comment” to the charge.

Sat, 08 Oct, 2022

'I didn’t harm my brother at all,' says man accused of Kerry cemetery murder

'I didn’t harm my brother at all,' says man accused of Kerry cemetery murder

A large garda presence was outside the court including members of the armed response unit from Limerick.

Fri, 07 Oct, 2022

Injured wife of Kerry feud victim attends emotional vigil at family home

Injured wife of Kerry feud victim attends emotional vigil at family home

Thomas Dooley appeared in social media video in apparent bid to avoid violent escalation of feud in Traveller community

Thu, 06 Oct, 2022

Three jailed for murder of Thomas Dooley

Three jailed for murder of Thomas Dooley

Three young men have been jailed for life for the murder of Thomas Dooley who was beaten to death at his home in Edenderry, Co Offaly in 2014.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2016

Judge hands down life sentences to trio convicted of Offaly man's 'heartless' murder

Judge hands down life sentences to trio convicted of Offaly man's 'heartless' murder

Three men in their 20s have been handed life sentences for the murder of a 64-year-old man in Co. Offaly.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2016

Monday evening briefing: Three jailed for murder of Thomas Dooley. Catch up on all the headlines

Monday evening briefing: Three jailed for murder of Thomas Dooley. Catch up on all the headlines

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Mon, 10 Oct, 2016

Third man found guilty in murder trial

Third man found guilty in murder trial

A third man has been convicted of the murder of a 64-year-old man who was beaten to death with a baseball bat in his home.

Sat, 06 Aug, 2016

Third man convicted of murdering Thomas Dooley

Third man convicted of murdering Thomas Dooley

A third man was today convicted of murdering a 64-year-old in his home by a unanimous jury verdict.

Fri, 05 Aug, 2016

Three men deny murder of Offaly man in 2014

Three men deny murder of Offaly man in 2014

Three men have pleaded not guilty to the murder of 64-year-old Thomas Dooley in Co. Offaly.

Mon, 11 Jul, 2016