10/02/2026
It’s been a while since I posted on here.
I often think that I need to be more active, but I always find a reason not to post.
This reasoning stems from the disbelief of what happened to Joe, coupled with the pain and anguish endured over the years trying to get justice for him.
I honestly think silence may help our cause, hoping it may make people who know anything reflect and decide to speak up to help us get closure.
But as has been normal over the years, there are things that happen that make me realise that my silence stance can’t continue when certain things happen.
The below articles today in the Mayo News and the Irish Independent cannot be ignored.
Last August I read an open letter to the Bryne Family when we gathered peacefully at their house to remember our Joe, who was found murdered at their property 8 years ago.
Not wanting to repeat the contents of the letter in detail, the message was very clear.
The Bryne family were asked many questions regarding their actions at the time of the murder and on numerous occasions over the last 8 years.
Unsurprisingly, no answers were forthcoming.
This unassuming request to the courts to use transcripts for an unbiased and factual podcast has again led to the Brynes painting a misguided portrayal that they are the sole victims, using misleading descriptive wordings and challenges to enhance this belief.
Here are some comments on the articles and questions that no doubt will remain unanswered.
The description of harassment to Peter Bryne by an “organised and out of control group” is laughable.
I would suggest there is absolutely no foundation to this accusation.
I would gratefully request to hear from him whom he thinks this is, so we could make representations to them to cease these unacceptable actions.
The deluded description of the peaceful and respectful walk as a “protest” is insulting to all the participants that were there.
Anyone that wants to revisit my speech will see how wrong Peter Bryne is in his description — please do.
This annual peaceful walk has never trapped you in your house.
It is solely your wish to remain hidden in your house filming and listening to what is said using your hidden cameras.
The simple fact remains you would be more than welcome to partake in the group prayers and reflection on Joe’s life if you wanted to.
Peter, when you accuse people of telling total lies about the case, you again are wrong.
I believe these comments reference my speech, to which I stand by.
For clarity, I have never said you didn’t assist Joe when he was lying dying in your drive!
Mr Caffery trespassing on Brynes land maybe is correct, as I assume technically the boundary of their land will run along the brick wall and conifer tree frontage, deeming the vehicle entrance roadside to the recessed gates as part of their land.
If correct, I would expect that more than 30 people also committed trespass that day.
Therefore, why would you make an issue in isolation of Mr Caffery filming for his podcast, producing photographs of him purportedly trespassing there, and not challenge all others who entered this area (maybe this will follow).
I can’t understand why the Bryne family, in their words, “grieve for Joe and did everything that they could do to help him,” are now objecting in the courts with these self-centred arguments.
I believe the documentary will be an extremely powerful tool, jogging people’s memory, hopefully bringing forward new lines of enquiry to help solve this case.
Enduring 9 years of pain in getting to the truth is long enough for any family to live with.
This costly challenge in court is perplexing to understand.
What benefit does it bring in getting “JUSTICE FOR JOE”?
The Deacy Family
https://www.mayonews.ie/news/swinford/2011131/mayo-man-questions-bonafides-of-joe-deacy-documentary-maker.html
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/couple-oppose-documentary-makers-bid-for-court-recordings-over-unsolved-death-of-young-mayo-gaa-fan-joe-deacy/a1855806802.html
