Jury deliberates in Cian Gallagher murder trial

The jury in the trial of a 36-year-old man who admits manslaughter but denies murder will resume deliberating on a verdict tomorrow.

Maurice Boland from Bridgeview Close, Tallow, Co Waterford has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Cian Gallagher at Barrack St in Tallow on 10 November 2022.

Mr Gallagher died eight days after an encounter with the accused during which he was punched and fell to the ground.

The jury began deliberating yesterday and this afternoon was given the option of returning a majority verdict.