Ex-corporal who died in row with son was violent when drunk, court hears

A RETIRED army corporal who died in a row with one of his sons was violent when drunk, having previously assaulted and driven another son from the family home, Limerick Circuit Court heard.

Damien O’Grady, aged 26, of 53 Lenihan Avenue, Prospect, Limerick, has denied the manslaughter of Stephen O’Grady, 45, at 53 Lenihan Avenue on November 29, 2007.

The court heard Stephen O’Grady assaulted his son, Damien, after he arrived home drunk. As he continued the assault, the accused picked up a knife and stabbed his father.