Galway Men Found Not Guilty

Paper???? 6th, December, 1930

Galway Men Found Not Guilty

The Wounding Charge

Not guilty on both counts was the jury's verdict in the Central Criminal Court, Dublin, on Wednesday, in the case in which six Co. Galway men — Martin Fahy, John Howley, John Lally, and P. Dooley — were charged with having on the night of May 25, wounded Guard Mullin, with intent to do him grievous harm.

All Accused Were Discharged

The jury was absent for three—quarters of an hour.

Originally there were seven prisoners, but one of them, Martin Dooley, was, on the suggestion of Mr. Justice O'Bryne, acquaitted and discharged.

At the resumed hearing further evidence was given in support of the defence.

Counsel addressed the jury, and Mr. Justice O'Byrne, in his charge, said that Guard Mullin was badly assaulted seemed to be beyond question.

The case for the prosecution depended altogether, his Lordship said, on whether Guard Mullin was a truthful and accurate witness. In an alibi everything depended on the credibility and accuracy of the witnesses.

Mr. R. J. Kelly, K.C., and Mr. McGuckin (instructed by the Chief State Solicitor) prosecuted; Mr. P. Lynch, K. C. with J. C. Conroy (instructed by Messrs Hogan & Shields & Louis O'Dea) defended.