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07/11/2012
Man Sentenced To Life For Dublin Murder
A Wicklow man has been jailed for life for the gangland murder of a father of two.
Garrett O'Brien from Bray was found guilty of the murder of Seamus O'Byrne, 27, in Dublin on 13th March 2009.
He was shot five times outside his home at Tymon Park North, Tallaght.
His partner and baby son were also at the scene at the time of the attack.
O'Brien had 29 previous convictions the court heard.
(CD/GK)
Garrett O'Brien from Bray was found guilty of the murder of Seamus O'Byrne, 27, in Dublin on 13th March 2009.
He was shot five times outside his home at Tymon Park North, Tallaght.
His partner and baby son were also at the scene at the time of the attack.
O'Brien had 29 previous convictions the court heard.
(CD/GK)
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