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# ashling murphy

Last week
19th November 2023 - 25th November 2023
Out of the darkest chapter in their history, the community of Kilcormac Killoughey keep going
‘Everybody is still thinking of them and wondering how are they able to do what they are doing, and keeping going’
Last month
November 2023
'He should never see the light of day again': Family of Ashling Murphy address her killer
Ashling’s mother said: “Ashling was every mum and dad’s dream daughter.”
Why the judge couldn't send Puska to full life in prison in the Ashling Murphy murder trial
Judges in Ireland still cannot recommend minimum terms when handing down life sentences.
Jozef Puska gets 'deserved' life sentence for murder of Ashling Murphy in Tullamore
Puska was found guilty last week of murdering Ms Murphy in Tullamore in January 2022.
Judge debunked rumour that spread for months that Ashling Murphy knew her murderer
A report to Tusla was baselessly given online as motive for the young teacher’s murder.
'I am the murderer': The trial of Ashling Murphy's killer
A report by
Eoin Reynolds
A look back at the three-week trial that led to Jozef Puska’s conviction for murder.
Ashling Murphy's family pay tribute to her after hearing 'harrowing evidence' of 'incomprehensible violence'
Jozef Puska was today found guilty of the murder of Ashling Murphy.
Murder of ‘shining light’ Ashling Murphy caused shockwaves
The death of the 23-year-old sent shockwaves around Ireland and beyond.
Jozef Puska found guilty of murder of Ashling Murphy in Tullamore, Co Offaly
The 23-year-old was killed while exercising on a canal path in Tullamore on the afternoon of January 12 2022.
Jury deliberations adjourned to tomorrow in trial of man accused of Ashling Murphy murder
Jozef Puska, aged 33, has pleaded not guilty to murdering Ashling Murphy on 12 January 2022.
Court hears closing speeches in trial of man accused of murdering Ashling Murphy
The defence concluded its evidence yesterday before the Central Criminal Court.
Jury deliberations in the trial of Jozef Puska could begin on Wednesday
Mr Justice Hunt said he expects to hand the case over to the jury on Wednesday afternoon.
Jozef Puska tells trial he was 'witness' to Ashling Murphy's murder and tried to 'help' her
The accused has now completed his evidence before the Central Criminal Court.
Jozef Puska takes witness stand in his trial for murder of Ashling Murphy
The prosecution is alleging he previously admitted to the murder and said he cut Ashling.
Jury won't hear evidence today due to 'first speed bump' in trial of Jozef Puska
Jozef Puska (33 has pleaded not guilty to murdering Ms Murphy at Cappincur, Tullamore, Co Offaly on 12 January 2022.
October
October 2023
Ashling Murphy trial: Drugs had 'no influence' on Jozef Puska before alleged admissions
Jozef Puska (33) has pleaded not guilty to murdering Ashling Murphy at Cappincur, Tullamore, Co Offaly on 12 January 2022.
DNA profile from under Ashling Murphy's fingernails matched Jozef Puska, scientist tells court
Puska has pleaded not guilty to murdering Ms Murphy at Cappincur, Tullamore, Co Offaly on 12 January 2022.
Interpreter tells Ashling Murphy trial Jozef Puska said 'I did it'
Miroslav Sedlacek told the court he was on the phone translating the conversation between Puska and gardaí.
Jozef Puska told gardaí 'I am the murderer', Ashling Murphy trial hears
The trial of continues in Dublin.
Witness was fearful of contacting gardaí due to 'ugly atmosphere' after Ashling Murphy's death
The trial also heard that Ashling Murphy’s final moments were recorded on a Fitbit watch which showed “erratic” or “violent” movements before her heart rate decreased.
Ashling Murphy accused alleged to have followed a woman 'very slowly' 90 minutes before killing
The trial of Jozef Puska continued in Dublin today.
Ashling Murphy showed 'no signs of life' when paramedics attended scene in Tullamore, court told
The trial continues next week in front of a jury of three women and nine men and Mr Justice Tony Hunt.
Gardaí give evidence in Ashling Murphy murder trial
A garda has told the court he arrived at the scene shortly after a distressed call from a member of the public.
Barrister for man accused of murdering Ashling Murphy suggests he was 'trying to assist' her
A witness who saw Jozef Puska by the Grand Canal refuted the suggestion.
Ashling Murphy trial: Accused told gardaí ‘I did it’ when interviewed about her death
A jury of three women and nine men was sworn in yesterday to hear the trial.
33-year-old man pleads not guilty to murder of Ashling Murphy
A jury of three women and nine men was sworn this afternoon to hear the trial.
Trial of man accused of murdering Ashling Murphy to begin in two weeks
Jozef Puska, 32, is charged with murdering the young schoolteacher in Co Offaly last year.
This year
2023
Five people charged with crimes arising from the investigation into Ashling Murphy's murder
Three were charged with withholding information and two others were charged with impeding the apprehension of the murder accused.
Trial of man accused of murdering Ashling Murphy postponed until October
The prosecution has requested more time to respond to an expert report from the defence.
Third Level Camogie Championship renamed to honour the memory of Ashling Murphy
The previously unnamed Division 5 Cup will be named the ‘Ashling Murphy Cup.’
Opinion: A year on from the loss of Ashling Murphy, has anything changed?
On the anniversary of the death of Ashling Murphy, writer Clare Egan says if we really want to end male violence, we must listen to survivors.
‘A community held together by love’: Ashling Murphy remembered by community one year on
‘It is not something physical, it is not something you can buy or purchase, it is one simple word; it is love.’
'Forever my soulmate': Partner of Ashling Murphy pays tribute a year on from her death
‘There isn’t a single second that goes by where my heart doesn’t ache for you’, Ryan Casey said.
‘We’re turning a big ship’: What has changed in Irish society since Ashling Murphy’s death?
Front-line services have called for greater action on the government’s ‘Zero Tolerance’ strategy
Last year
2022
Bachelor of Education scholarship launched in memory of Ashling Murphy
23-year-old school teacher Ashling Murphy was fatally attacked while jogging in January.
Trial of man accused of murdering Ashling Murphy to take place next June
Jozef Puska is charged with killing the 23-year-old in Tullamore on 12 January 2022.
Man accused of murder of Ashling Murphy sent forward for trial
He faced his seventh hearing in court today.
British royals meet family of Ashling Murphy as they call for end to violence against women
The British royal couple have met with the family of the 23-year-old.
Efforts should be made to expedite the book of evidence in Ashling Murphy murder case, judge says
Jozef Puska faced his sixth hearing at Cloverhill District Court today.
Ashling Murphy murder accused to face trial in Central Criminal Court
Jozef Puska, 31, faced his fifth hearing at Cloverhill District Court today.