Members of the deceased man Jordan Ronan's family stood up and left the court when the jury delivered its verdict, finding Patrick Murphy (35) not guilty of the more serious offence of murder.

Patrick Murphy (37), of Drumcairn Parade, Tallaght, has accepted that he stabbed Jordan Ronan, causing his death, but has pleaded not guilty to his murder.

Patricia McLaughlin SC, for the Director of Public Prosecutions, opened the trial of Patrick Murphy (37), of Drumcairn Parade, Tallaght, who admits stabbing 20-year-old Jordan Ronan and causing his death but has pleaded not guilty to his murder.

Jordan Ronan died in an incident in the Drumcairn Estate area in the early hours of Friday morning.