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Sister Condemns 'Football' Kick as Court Sets Sentencing in Dublin Tourist Killing

Sentencing follows guilty pleas that prompted prosecutors to drop earlier murder and manslaughter charges.

Overview

  • Maral Dolmajian told the Central Criminal Court her brother's head was treated "like a football" during the 2024 street assault.
  • Garda evidence detailed an initial punch and push outside the Living Room nightclub followed by a running kick to the face on O'Connell Street Upper.
  • Neno Dolmajian, 42, a Canadian visitor who traveled alone for a Liam Gallagher concert, was treated in the Mater Hospital ICU and died nine days later.
  • Ionut Danca, 25, pleaded guilty to unlawful killing, and co-accused Madalin Ghiuzan, 24, admitted assault causing harm after the DPP opted not to pursue the original counts.
  • Defense submissions cited a written apology, employment references and no prior convictions, and the judge is due to deliver sentence on 17 February.