Geoghegan murderer appeals his conviction

A man jailed for murdering rugby player Shane Geoghegan in a case of mistaken identity has sought to have his conviction overturned .

Geoghegan murderer appeals his conviction

Barry Doyle, aged 29, of Portland Row, Dublin 1, pleaded not guilty to the murder of Mr Geogheghan in Limerick, on November 9, 2008. He was found guilty by a jury at the Central Criminal Court and given the mandatory life sentence by Mr Justice Garrett Sheehan on February 16, 2012.

The trial court heard that Doyle admitted during Garda interviews that he shot Mr Geoghegan in a case of mistaken identity.

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