Tony McGillicuddy
Tony McGillicuddy is a senior counsel who represented the accused in a recent high-profile sexual abuse case, where he expressed his client's desire to apologize to the victim and the court.
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Tony McGillicuddy was the barrister who faced death threats from Michael Murray during his trial.
Rapist Michael Murray’s appeal against 35-year sentences dismissed – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-16
Tony McGillicuddy SC, for the DPP, stated that the case involved a planned execution.
Man jailed for role in murder of David Douglas in Dublin shoe shop appeals conviction – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-25
Tony McGillicuddy is the prosecuting counsel in the trial regarding Tom Niland's alleged killing.
Trial opens into alleged killing of 73-year-old Tom Niland in Co Sligo – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-10
Tony McGillicuddy is the defence senior counsel representing Joseph Thorpe in court.
Former football coach to be sentenced for indecent assault of boy over 50 years ago – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-18
Tony McGillicuddy SC, for the Director of Public Prosecutions, argued that the court had to be careful in distinguishing between a sympathiser and a participant.
Lisa Smith lawyers argue no legal system could convict her of Isis membership – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-11
Tony McGillicuddy is the lawyer representing Kevin Braney in his appeal.
Privacy rights of murderer ‘breached when gardaí used surveillance to listen to him at KFC’, Court of Appeal hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-22
Tony McGillicuddy SC, prosecuting, described O'Grady's actions as menacing and predatory.
Man convicted of raping Spanish student (19) during Dublin New Year celebrations – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-06
Tony McGillicuddy is the senior prosecuting counsel in the trial of a man accused of raping a Spanish tourist.
Man goes on trial accused of raping Spanish tourist in Dublin city centre – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-18
Defence senior counsel Tony McGillicuddy said his client wished to apologise to the victim and the court.
Man jailed for 5½ years for sexually abusing younger sister – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-14