Two men involved in a tragic robbery gone wrong which lead to the death of a young Leitrim man have been jailed for two and seven years respectively at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
Michael Carroll (22), with an address at Lower Dominick St, Dublin 1 pleaded guilty to the unlawful killing of Mr Liam McGowan (22) from Kinlough, County Leitrim on August 20, 2006.
Anthony Carroll (25) of St Attracta Road, Cabra pleaded guilty to robbing Mr McGowan on the same date.
Judge Katherine Delahunt sentenced Michael Carroll to seven years and noted he made the decision to carry out the robbery and struck the fatal blow.
She also commented that he failed to call for help before leaving the scene.
Co-accused Anthony Carroll was sentenced to two years after admitting his part in the robbery.
Mr McGowan died as a result of head injuries received when he fell to the ground after the assault.