Clare Keane
Dr. Clare Keane, the Dublin District Coroner, delivered open verdicts at the inquest of two homeless men who drowned in the Grand Canal, stating that the full circumstances of their deaths could not be established, labeling the incidents as 'very tragic.'
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Dr Clare Keane granted the adjournment until October 2026, saying an earlier date can be taken up if a report is available before then.
Garda collision inquiry backlog pushes back inquest into photographer’s death – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-01
Dublin coroner Dr Clare Keane recorded the verdict of suicide in the inquest.
Former scout leader died by suicide day before trial on sex abuse charges, coroner finds – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-02
Coroner Dr Clare Keane said the questions raised were reasonable but would not hear such evidence during a preliminary hearing.
Inquest into prisoner’s death delayed after DPP ‘mislaid’ file, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-14
Coroner Dr Clare Keane adjourned Ms Pollard’s inquest until criminal proceedings have been completed.
Family of woman killed after being struck by motorcyclist successfully appeal decision not to prosecute – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-23
Coroner Clare Keane noted the increased risk of blood clots with the use of the combined hormonal contraceptive pill.
Leaving Certificate student died after blood clotting formed in lungs, inquest hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-13
Coroner Dr Clare Keane acknowledged the conditions and returned a verdict of accidental death for Luke McAuliffe.
Man (19) was seen in ‘tranquil’ state before drowning, inquest told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-24
Dr Clare Keane described the blood-alcohol level of Ryan Roberts as 'extremely high' and 'really close to the lethal range'.
Man (21) died after cardiac arrest following night out in Dublin, inquest hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-26
Clare Keane is the coroner who noted the medical cause of death as methadone toxicity.
Nephew of Gerry Hutch died of methadone toxicity, inquest hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-18
Coroner Dr. Clare Keane recorded a verdict of death by natural causes and noted Ms. McElvaney left a remarkable legacy.
Pregnant woman (26) died week from due date after suffering ‘irreversible brain damage’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-19
Coroner Dr Clare Keane returned open verdicts for both men at the inquest.
Open verdicts recorded at inquests into deaths of two homeless men who drowned in Grand Canal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-14
