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Man admits trying to murder young mum left paralysed after shooting
Summary
In March 2021, Dean McCarthy, 32, shot Sinead Connolly three times in front of her daughter at Bernard Curtis House, Bluebell, Dublin, leaving her paralysed below the chest. At the Central Criminal Court, McCarthy pleaded guilty to attempted murder and to possession of a Grand Power semi‑automatic handgun with intent to endanger life. His case was adjourned to 8 April for a sentencing hearing, with a victim impact statement and probation report to be prepared. The registrar recorded his plea as "guilty.".
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man admits trying to murder young mum left paralysed after shooting. Charges or matters: the attempted murder of Ms Connolly on March 6, 2021. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 6, 2021 Incident
- April 8 Adjournment
- 2022-01-24 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the attempted murder of Ms Connolly on March 6, 2021 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: His case was adjourned to April 8 for a sentence hearing to allow for the preparation of a probation report and a victim impact statement.; His case was adjourned to April 8 for a sentence hearing to allow for the preparation of a probation report and a victim impact statement.
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