Verdict due in Holohan murder trial

THE moment of 11-year-old Robert Holohan’s death was described yesterday as one of the most extraordinary moments to occur in Ireland in 2005 and today the murder trial jury will retire to consider their verdict.

The “coolness” of the accused man, Wayne O’Donoghue, aged 21, of Ballyedmond, Midleton, Co Cork, was emphasised by the prosecution. His “panic” was stressed by the defence. Both sides wrestled with the word “intention”.

Prosecution senior counsel Shane Murphy said the accused’s degree of coolness was remarkable.