Francis Harman
Francis Harman, aged 58, is one of the three men accused in the alleged unlawful killing of 73-year-old Tom Niland, facing charges related to a violent home invasion and assault that resulted in Niland's death. The trial, which has garnered significant media attention, centers on the prosecution's claims of Harman's involvement in the assault that left Niland with severe injuries.
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Recent news mentions
Francis Harman pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Tom Niland and was jailed for 14 years.
The quiet man – the gentle life and violent death of Sligo farmer Tom Niland – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-17
Francis Harman pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Tom Niland.
Farmer Tom Niland ‘can now rest in peace’ after three men jailed over killing, family say – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-16
Francis Harman also pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the case of Tom Niland.
a woman’s double murder trial, DJ Carey’s fraud sentence and Conor McGregor’s application – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-05
Francis Harman was the driver of the van involved in the unlawful killing of Tom Niland.
Three men plead guilty to unlawfully killing Tom Niland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-17
Francis Harman is one of the men accused of assaulting Tom Niland.
Trial opens into alleged killing of 73-year-old Tom Niland in Co Sligo – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-10