Kinahan Lieutenant Sean McGovern Jailed for Directing Crime Gang

Senior Kinahan gang member Sean McGovern has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for directing a crime gang. He was found guilty of orchestrating two murder plots as a key figure in the Kinahan organization.

8 Jun, 04:30 — 8 Jun, 15:05

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Why this matters

The sentencing of a high-ranking Kinahan gang member like Sean McGovern is significant as it represents a continued effort by law enforcement to dismantle organized crime groups. This case highlights the ongoing legal consequences for individuals involved in gang-related violence and murder plots.

Key entitiesSean McGovern Kinahan gang Noel Kirwan James 'Mago' Gately

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Sean McGovern, 40, is a senior member of the Kinahan gang
He is to be sentenced for directing a crime gang
The charges are linked to two murder plots

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Sean McGovern is 40 years old

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Sean McGovern pleaded guilty to two charges

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The charges are linked to the murder of Noel Kirwan

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The charges are linked to a plot to kill James 'Mago' Gately

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Specific details of the murder plots, including the victim Noel Kirwan and the target James 'Mago' Gately

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irish-timesHigh20d ago

Kinahan lieutenant Sean McGovern jailed for 24 years for directing crime gang

Sean McGovern (40), pleaded guilty to two charges linked to murder of Noel Kirwan and plot to kill James ‘Mago’ Gately

By Conor Lally

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rte-newsMostly Factual20d ago

Victim's son recalls Christmas identifying father's body

The son of Noel Kirwan, an innocent man who was murdered by the Kinahan Organised Crime Group in 2016, said today that a 24-year sentence for Sean McGovern "marks the end of a long and painful journey".

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irish-independent21d ago