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Dublin: 15 °C Saturday 25 May, 2013

One man still held in connection with journalist’s murder

Eugune Moloney died in the early hours of Sunday morning after an incident on Camden Street in Dublin.

The scene where Eugene Moloney was killed
The scene where Eugene Moloney was killed
Image: Photocall Ireland

ONE MAN HAS been released and another remains in custody in connection with the death of journalist Eugene Moloney in Dublin in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The 55-year-old died in hospital after being struck on Camden Street and falling to the ground.

One man in his twenties was released last night from Pearse Street Garda Station and another man – also in his twenties – is still being detained at Kevin Street. A file is being prepared for the DPP.

Moloney, a former Irish Independent journalist, was pronounced dead at St. James’ Hospital after he was found lying on Camden Street at around 4.30am on Sunday morning. He had previously worked at the the Irish News and the Evening Herald, and most recently had been working as a freelance journalist in Dublin.

The family of Mr Moloney are said to be devastated at his death. His brother Sean told the Irish Independent that he was “larger than life”. He will be laid to rest in Fahan in Donegal but his funeral mass will be held in Dublin.

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Comments (10 Comments)

  • Disgusting cowardly attack. That coward should be locked up forever.

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  • What a sad and senseless waste of life.

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  • The streets of Dublin are dangerous at times no doubt. Don’t judge anything by liveline though. It’s Adrian Kennedy for grown ups

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  • I heard that the two men arrested are not even known to each other and come from so called respectable families in South Dublin. Which makes it even more frightening as it appears the second thug saw the first one attacking Mr Maloney and decided to join in just for the thrill of it. What in God’s name is happening in the minds of some people when they see attacking a lone defenseless man as sport.

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    • whats in the minds of these people Alison is probably drugs.i seen the exact same thing happen on Leeson street last year.young people taking turns kicking a stranger on the head after he was beaten up by someone else.all from south dublin aswell i can tell you with their brains fried from cocaine.it used to be if you kept your mouth shut you would avoid any trouble but these days thats not strictly the case.wrong place wrong time for some people unfortunately.

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    • Padraic, I wouldn’t speculate on something you know nothing about. It’s “probably drugs” but it may also have been 2 pissed up idiots. It’s easy to jump to conclusions in cases like this but don’t be a fool by making rash comments before the whole story is out.

      “ALL from south dublin aswell i can tell you with their brains fried from cocaine”. Discriminate much??? I assume you know this for a fact and could easily prove it yes??

      RIP Mr. Moloney

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    • So the definition of respectible is…? Thugs are classless and exist in all social strata. Hopefilly their “respectible” parents will let them see natural justice.

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  • Well Michael, having worked as a doorman for a long time in that vicinity j think I know more than most about it.drinks are stupid , drugged up idiots are dangerous .they never know when to stop.that’s my opinion after years of dealing with them.I know violence is nothing new in the city centre but it’s getting worse believe me!

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  • The streets of Dublin are dangerous day and night. I heard some disturbing stories on liveline yesterday.Lets hope the culpits are arrested.

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  • By the way ,my referencing of south Dublin , was relating to that incident alone.apologies if offended.

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