The trial has heard evidence that an audio recording captured Michael Ryan moments after being stabbed. Photograph: Frank MillerDublin man Michael Ryan died from a single stab wound to the neck that severed a branch of the carotid artery and his jugular vein, the Central Criminal Court has heard. The trial has heard evidence that an audio recording captured Ryan moments after being stabbed, saying: “You fucking c**t you, you dirtbird, Joey. She also noted a stab wound 9.1cm below Ryan’s right ear lobe in the area above the collarbone. McCartney concluded that Ryan died due to the stab wound to his neck.

Source: The Irish Times February 05, 2026 19:25 UTC