Fergus O’Connor intends to plead self-defence in relation to death of Padraig O’Connor in Castleisland
A 41-year-old man appeared before a special sitting of Killarney District Court on Saturday night, charged with the murder of his brother.
Fergus O’Connor of The Village, Scartaglin, Co Kerry, is charged with the murder of Padraig O’Connor at An Caisleán Mór, Castleisland, Co Kerry, on June 28th, 2024.Det Sgt Ernie Henderson, called by Insp Eoin O’Donovan for the Director of Public Prosecutions , gave evidence to the court of arrest, charge and caution at Tralee Garda station on Saturday afternoon.
Solicitor Padraig O’Connell said he had no questions on procedure. Judge Joanne Carroll said she had no jurisdiction in the matter of bail and would be remanding him in custody.He did not want to go into the details in open court, but he would be asking that his client get necessary medical attention, Mr O’Connell said.
Judge Carroll directed Mr O’Connor receive all appropriate medical attention and his prescribed medication while in custody.The allegation is one of “alleged fratricide”, Mr O’Connell said. But it was important to point out the accused was operating on the basis of self-defence, the solicitor said.Judge Carroll noted Mr O’Connor intends to plead self-defence.
Judge Carroll remanded him in custody to Cork Prison. He is to appear via video link on Wednesday, July 3rd, at Tralee District Court.Serving soldier is charged with sex assault of girlIn pictures: Taylor Swift’s exhilarating Eras tour concert in DublinDefending champions Dublin fall in the face of powerful Galway second half
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