- Caoimhe Robinson is standing by her husband Daniel Kinahan as he faces trial following his extradition to Ireland, where the 49-year-old was to face a charge of directing a criminal organisation.
- Before her life with Kinahan, Caoimhe was married to gang boss Michael "The Panda" Kelly, who was killed in September 2011 in North Dublin.
- Kelly was shot outside an apartment block, then shot a second time and driven over by killers in a horrifying attack.
- A weeping Caoimhe buried Kelly in a short church service guarded by heavy Garda security, with fewer than 100 mourners present; parish priest Fr David Lumsden spoke of the horrific time for the family.
- Caoimhe met Daniel Kinahan during a trip to Spain in 2014, bonding over mutual acquaintances; a former Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) investigator recalled how she moved on after Kelly's death.
- The former CAB investigator said Caoimhe was loyal to Kelly and heartbroken when he was killed, but she was determined to move on and was introduced to Kinahan through her circles and because Kelly and Kinahan were known to each other.
- The investigator added that Caoimhe was ready to move on after Kelly's murder, has only been with Kinahan since, and was very committed to him in the early part of their relationship.
- The couple relocated from Spain to the United Arab Emirates with their children and married in 2017 at the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai; a retired CAB officer noted her loyalty and wealthy lifestyle, and that she is not a fugitive.
Caoimhe Robinson is navigating a challenging chapter as her husband, Daniel Kinahan, faces serious legal issues following his extradition to Ireland. Kinahan, 49, is charged with directing a criminal organisation, while Robinson, who lost her first husband, Michael "The Panda" Kelly, to gang violence in 2011, remains steadfastly by his side.12345910
Robinson's life took a dramatic turn after Kelly was murdered in a brutal attack, where he was shot multiple times outside an apartment block. At his funeral, a grieving Robinson was supported by a small group of mourners, highlighting the isolation she felt after the tragedy. “This has been a horrific time for you as a family,” said parish priest Fr David Lumsden during the service.78
After Kelly's death, Robinson met Kinahan in Spain in 2014, and their relationship blossomed. A former Criminal Assets Bureau investigator noted her loyalty to Kelly and how she quickly moved on after his murder. “She was ready to move on after Kelly's murder,” the investigator stated, emphasizing Robinson's commitment to Kinahan since.
The couple married in a lavish ceremony at the €1,300-a-night Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai in 2017 and relocated to the UAE with their children. Despite Kinahan's legal troubles, Robinson is not facing any charges herself, allowing her to maintain a luxurious lifestyle. As Kinahan awaits trial, their future remains uncertain.161718192021
“Caoimhe's first husband, Michael "The Panda" Kelly, was shot twice and driven over by killers in September 2011, with fewer than 100 mourners at his funeral. She met Kinahan in Spain in 2014 and married him at the €1,300-a-night Burj Al Arab in 2017, relocating to the UAE.”
Daily Star
