Closing arguments have concluded in the trial of three men accused of the manslaughter of student Brian Murphy (18) in Dublin three-and-a-half years ago.
Mr Sean Mackey (23), from South Park, Foxrock; Mr Desmond Ryan (23), from Cunningham Road, Dalkey, all Co Dublin; and Mr Dermot Laide (22), from Rossvale, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan, have pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter of Mr Murphy outside Club Anabel at Sussex Road on August 31st, 2000.
Mr Andrew Frame (22), from Nutley Lane, Donnybrook, had also denied that charge but on Monday Judge Michael White directed that he be found not guilty because of insufficient evidence against him.
The four former Blackrock College students have also denied committing violent disorder by using or threatening to use unlawful violence on the same date.
Defence counsel for Mr Mackey and Mr Ryan finished their closing arguments early this afternoon, the 29th day of the trial before Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. The judge is expected to begin his charge to the jury tomorrow.