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Damien Merrigan

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Six-year jail term for ‘cowardly, savage’ attack on homeless man

Six-year jail term for ‘cowardly, savage’ attack on homeless man

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Shane Murray (then 19) assaulted Damien Merrigan (then 49), who sustained serious injuries, including head and facial fractures at Aston Quay on September 7th, 2023.

Teen carried out unprovoked assault on man in Dublin city centre, courts hears

Teen carried out unprovoked assault on man in Dublin city centre, courts hears

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Damien Merrigan remained in Beaumont Hospital for seven days after the attack.