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Man admits murdering his partner Jennifer Poole at her home last year

Jennifer Poole was attacked and stabbed at Melville Drive in Finglas on 17 April last year
Jennifer Poole was attacked and stabbed at Melville Drive in Finglas on 17 April last year

A 30-year-old man has admitted murdering his partner, Jennifer Poole, at her home in Dublin last year.

The 24-year-old mother of two was attacked and stabbed at Melville Drive in Finglas on 17 April last year and died later in hospital.

Gavin Murphy, with address at Coultry Drive, Ballymun, was arraigned today in the Central Criminal Court.

Gavin Murphy arriving at court in April 2021 (Pics: Collins Photos)

He replied "guilty" when the charge of murder was put to him.

Mr Justice Paul McDermott remanded Murphy in custody for sentencing later this month.

He faces the mandatory term of life in prison.

Friends of Ms Poole and family members were in court today for the brief hearing.

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