Man, 18, charged with murder of Limerick grandfather

Updated / Friday, 6 Nov 2026 18:55

An 18-year-old man has been remanded in custody, charged with the murder of a Limerick grandfather in Dublin last month.

Jamie Bailey, 38, originally from Rossa Avenue, Mulgrave Street in Limerick city, was stabbed to death in the early hours of Sunday 18 October.

Mr Bailey was found with serious injuries on a footpath on Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7, and was taken to the Mater Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Jaden Connell appeared before Judge Michèle Finan this evening at Dublin District Court.

Mr Connell, of Belcamp Gardens, Dublin 17, was charged with the murder of Mr Bailey contrary to common law.

Detective Garda Michael Lennon of Bridewell Garda Station told Judge Finan that the teenager "made no reply" when charged at 4pm.

Solicitor Conor Crean said his firm usually acted for the accused, but he could not take an active part in the proceedings due to the ongoing legal aid dispute with the Minister for Justice.

"It is not a position we take lightly; regretfully, we are not acting today," he told the court.

Judge Finan thanked him for the courtesy of stating his position, then turned to the accused to explain that the District Court does not have jurisdiction to consider bail in a murder charge, which requires an application to the High Court.

He was automatically remanded in prison.

He has yet to indicate a plea and will appear at Cloverhill District Court on Friday.