Canadian tourist beaten to death near O'Connell Street had head 'treated like a football', court hears

"A Canadian tourist who was "loved by everyone" was beaten to death on a Dublin street and had his head "treated like a football", the deceased's sister has told the Central Criminal Court. Maral Dolmajian said her brother Neno Dolmajian (42) had the "soul and sensitivity of an artist", was curious about the world and loved to learn as much as he could. He planned his trip to Ireland around a Liam Gallagher concert but met a group of people near O'Connell St and was knocked to the ground before being kicked full force in the face. Ms Dolmajian said her brother's death has forever destroyed their family."

"My parents have always gone above and beyond to help family and friends. They have always been the most generous with their time and energy. The consequence of all this goodness, all these good deeds, was their only son being killed. Their son who wouldn't even hurt a fly. Their son who had never gotten into fights, who got on with everyone and was loved by everyone."

"She said bad things happen to good people, and her brother was a "good person, kind, funny, thoughtful and a joy to be around. He made people feel seen and valued. Everyone loved him.""

Neno Dolmajian, 42, a Canadian tourist, was beaten to death on a Dublin street after being knocked to the ground and kicked full force in the face near O'Connell St. His head was described as having been "treated like a football." He had planned his trip to Ireland around a Liam Gallagher concert and was portrayed as curious, artistically sensitive, and eager to learn. His family emphasize that his parents were generous to others and that the consequence of that generosity was the loss of their only son. The family reports that his death has forever destroyed them and that he was loved by everyone.

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