Burlington manslaughter trial continues

The trial of four youths charged with the manslaughter of student Brian Murphy outside the Burlington Hotel continued in legal argument in the absence of the jury.

Andrew Frame, 22, from Nutley Lane, Donnybrook; Sean Mackey, 23, from South Park, Foxrock; Desmond Ryan,22, from Cunningham Road, Dalkey; all Co Dublin; and Dermot Laide, 22, from Rossvale, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan have pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter of 18-year-old Mr Murphy at Sussex Road on August 31, 2000.