Brendan Grehan
Brendan Grehan SC is a prominent defense barrister representing Richard Satchwell in his murder trial, which is expected to last up to six weeks as it examines the circumstances surrounding the death of Tina Satchwell.
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Brendan Grehan is defending Tomas Cypas in the murder trial.
Murder accused told garda his friend had threatened to rape his mother, court hears – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-28
Brendan Grehan SC was the prosecutor in the trial of Henry McGowan.
New Yorker who killed his father at five-star resort committed to Central Mental Hospital – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-26
Brendan Grehan was the prosecuting senior counsel in the case against Henry McGowan.
Man found not guilty of murdering father at Ballyfin Demesne by reason of insanity – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-12
Brendan Grehan is the prosecuting counsel in the trial against Henry McGowan.
Man accused of strangling his father bought ‘conspicuous pink coat’ and rented Lamborghini – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-11Brendan Grehan SC appeared for the Director of Public Prosecutions and discussed the unavailability of psychiatrists for both prosecution and defense.
‘Emergency measures’ allow higher pay for psychiatrist reports in bid to stop trial delays – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-29
Brendan Grehan SC, for the State, told Mr Justice McDermott the 15-year sentence imposed on Boy B stands.
Court accepts it cannot review ‘Boy B’s’ sentence for murdering Ana Kriégel – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-19
Brendan Grehan is the lawyer cross-examining Dr Margot Bolster in the trial.
Fractures of skeletal remains suggest victim suffered severe assault, murder trial hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-17
Brendan Grehan defended Valeriu Melnic and argued that intoxication played a significant role in the case.
Man (24) who stabbed sister’s partner with kitchen knife found guilty of manslaughter – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-22
Brendan Grehan defended Mr Melnic during the trial.
Murder accused told gardaí he couldn’t remember stabbing man as he was so drunk, jury hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-16
Brendan Grehan is Richard Satchwell's defense counsel.
Only the introduction of Tina’s maiden name could stir a response from ‘monster’ Richard Satchwell – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-04
Defence counsel Brendan Grehan argued that there was no evidence to support the murder charge against Satchwell.
Richard Satchwell showed ‘Tina’s dog in death more respect’, sister says as murderer sentenced to life – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-04
Brendan Grehan is the defence barrister for Richard Satchwell, who criticized the Garda investigation.
Why did gardaí ignore ‘red flags’ in the Tina Satchwell murder investigation? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-30
Brendan Grehan was the defense counsel for Richard Satchwell during the trial.
The full story of the Richard Satchwell murder trial – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-30
Senior counsel Brendan Grehan argued that Satchwell was guilty of causing his wife’s death but not murder.
Richard Satchwell found guilty of murdering his wife in 2017 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-30
Brendan Grehan SC defended Richard Satchwell, questioning what exactly he was guilty of.
Richard Satchwell trial jury told to consider verdict with an ‘open and independent mind’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-26Brendan Grehan is the defense counsel for Richard Satchwell.
Sister of Tina Satchwell regarded Richard Satchwell as ‘obsessive’ and ‘possessive’ about his wife – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-22
Brendan Grehan is the defense counsel in the trial of Richard Satchwell.
Cousin of Tina tells jury she ‘never’ saw her being violent towards anyone – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-21Brendan Grehan cross-examined Dr Bolster regarding the position of the dressing gown belt.
Cause of Tina Satchwell’s death could not be determined because of decomposition, pathologist says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-20
Brendan Grehan is defending Richard Satchwell in his murder trial.
Gardaí deny Richard Satchwell was forced to do ‘perp walk’ after he was charged with murdering wife – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-19
Brendan Grehan is defending Richard Satchwell in the murder trial.
Accused told gardaí he held and kissed wife after holding bathrobe belt to her neck – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-13
Under cross-examination by Brendan Grehan SC, for Mr Satchwell, Det Garda Barry agreed the excavation was 'complex enough'.
Detective saw a ‘hand’ during excavation at home of murder accused – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-12
Brendan Grehan is the defending lawyer representing Richard Satchwell in the trial.
Senior garda can’t answer why no invasive search carried out on missing woman’s home after disappearance – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-07Brendan Grehan is the counsel for Richard Satchwell, who denies the murder of his wife.
Richard Satchwell trial hears gardaí in Youghal became increasingly suspicious during search for Tina Satchwell – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-30
Mr Satchwell is represented by Brendan Grehan SC.
Richard Satchwell pleads not guilty to the murder of his wife Tina in Co Cork – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-28
Brendan Grehan SC is defending Richard Satchwell in the murder trial.
Satchwell murder trial starts on Monday and could last up to six weeks – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-27