
Oliver Mullaney
Oliver Mullaney was a 19-year-old military apprentice who tragically died at Devoy Barracks in Naas, Co Kildare, on June 22, 1991, from a gunshot wound during sentry duty, an incident now being investigated by a tribunal for allegations of military abuse.
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Oliver Mullaney was verbally abused by senior officers the day before he died by his own gun.
Army apprentice was verbally abused and mocked by seniors day before death, tribunal hears – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2026-06-19
Oliver Mullaney was a 19-year-old apprentice in the Defence Forces who died under mysterious circumstances at Devoy Barracks.
A young military apprentice died in Co Kildare 35 years ago. Now a tribunal is investigating his death – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2026-02-10






