Bernard Condon
Bernard Condon is a senior counsel for the Director of Public Prosecutions in Ireland, known for his formidable presence in court and his ability to present complex cases with clarity and conviction. He has played a significant role in high-profile criminal trials, often emphasizing the moral and ethical implications of the law. His recent work includes prosecuting the case of Alan Vial and Nikita Burns, accused of the murder of Robert 'Robin' Wilkin, where he described the accused as 'cynical liars' attempting to deceive the jury.
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Bernard Condon SC outlined the evidence that the jury are likely to hear over the next two weeks.
Man accused of murdering ex-girlfriend showed her covered in blankets while on phone to friend – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-12
Bernard Condon argued that the height of the prosecution case against his client is manslaughter, not murder.
Murder accused bemoaned immigrants who ‘run amok’ days after fatal attack, court told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-23
Bernard Condon is representing the Director of Public Prosecutions in the murder trial.
Fights recorded on doorbell camera and mobile phones culminated in man’s death, murder trial told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-20
Bernard Condon SC represented Olesja Hertova in court.
Woman (48) admits killing husband in Balbriggan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-19
Bernard Condon is a senior counsel who commented on the ODPP’s independence.
To prosecute or not to prosecute, that is the question – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-30
Bernard Condon is the lawyer for Kevin Braney who argued against the reliance on David Cullen's evidence.
Privacy rights of murderer ‘breached when gardaí used surveillance to listen to him at KFC’, Court of Appeal hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-22
Bernard Condon SC, for the Director of Public Prosecutions, previously told the jury that Vial and Burns were acting together with the joint intention of causing serious harm to Mr Wilkin.
Woman (23) played ‘no act nor part’ in Sliabh Liag killing, jury hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-26
Bernard Condon is the senior counsel for the Director of Public Prosecutions in the case against Alan Vial and Nikita Burns.
Man accused has heaped ‘lies upon lies’, jury hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-25