Deirdre Morley
Deirdre Morley is a former paediatric nurse from Ireland who was found not guilty by reason of insanity for the murder of her three children in January 2020. At the time of the tragic events, she was suffering from severe mental health issues that she had concealed from her husband, Andrew McGinley. Her case has sparked discussions about mental health treatment protocols and the necessity of involving family members in the care of those with mental health challenges.
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Deirdre Morley was found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity after killing her three children.
Call for review of HSE move to limit inquest into deaths of three children killed by mother – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-28
Deirdre Morley is the mother who killed her three children and is challenging the coroner's inquiry.
Ciara Doherty’s striking interview with Andrew McGinley – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-28
Deirdre Morley, the mother who killed her three children while suffering from a mental disorder, is seeking a judicial review of the coroner's decision.
Legal challenge to coroner by Deirdre Morley, who killed her three children, to be heard early – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-27
Deirdre Morley, mother who killed her three children, challenges coroner over scope of inquest.
Deirdre Morley, mother who killed her three children, challenges coroner over scope of inquest – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-25
Deirdre Morley was found not guilty by reason of insanity for the murder of her three children.
‘My children would be alive if I knew about my wife’s illness’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-04
