Stephen O’Riordan
Dr. Stephen O’Riordan is a consultant paediatrician known for his expertise in diagnosing and treating injuries in children. He gained significant attention during a murder trial where he provided critical testimony regarding the traumatic injuries of a four-year-old boy, which were consistent with physical abuse. His observations during the examination of the child highlighted extensive bruising and injuries that raised serious concerns about the circumstances surrounding the boy's death.
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Dr Stephen O’Riordan reviewed Mason’s case after he was taken to hospital and noted signs of physical abuse.
Limerick woman jailed for life for murder of boyfriend’s four-year-old son – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-14
Dr Stephen O’Riordan, who was asked to review the child’s case after he was taken to hospital.
Woman whose four-year-old son murdered by stepmother says child’s life taken by ‘pure evil’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-12
Dr Stephen O’Riordan said the 'whole theatre gasped' when they pulled back the drapes and saw the child covered in bruises.
Woman to be sentenced in January for murder of four-year-old stepson – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-01
Dr Stephen O’Riordan reviewed the child's case after he was taken to hospital.
Woman faces life sentence for murder of four-year-old stepson – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-01Dr Stephen O’Riordan told the trial he was called in to review the child’s case after the boy had been brought to a second hospital by ambulance.
Stepmother accused of murdering four-year-old boy changes plea to guilty – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-11
Dr Stephen O’Riordan, a consultant paediatrician, described the significant injuries of a four-year-old boy allegedly murdered by his stepmother.
Doctors gasped when reviewing injuries of dead boy (4), murder trial hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-06