Supreme Court dismisses further appeal from murderer who killed innocent Shane Geoghegan

Shane Geoghegan

Aodhan O'Faolain

The Supreme Court has dismissed, by a six to one majority, a further appeal by a man against his conviction for the murder of rugby player Shane Geoghegan in a case of mistaken identity.

The appeal by Barry Doyle raised important issues concerning the right of access to a solicitor.