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Rattigan jailed for Dublin murder

Brian Rattigan - Sentenced to life in prison
Brian Rattigan - Sentenced to life in prison

A Dublin gang leader and convicted drug dealer has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a rival gang member in August 2001.

Brian Rattigan, 28, from Cooley Road in Drimnagh was found guilty by a jury in the Central Criminal Court this morning of the murder of Declan Gavin.

Mr Gavin was stabbed outside a fast food restaurant in Crumlin.