Dean Kerrie has been jailed for three and a half years for the manslaughter of Waterford fisherman, Jack Power in July of 2018.
Kerrie was 17-years-old when he stabbed 25-year-old Jack Power of Shanakiel, Dunmore East after Mr. Power had entered his home during an altercation.
Mr. Power collapsed outside Kerrie's home and died as a result of the stab wound.
According to RTE News, Mr Justice Paul McDermott said he had to accept the jury's verdict that Kerrie had acted in self defence, although he said the convicted man had used excessive and disproportionate violence by using a knife on someone who was unarmed.
He sentenced Dean Kerrie to four-and-a-half years in prison, but suspended the last 12 months for a two-year period, on a number of conditions, including a commitment to engage with therapeutic and addiction services.
