Limerick man John Dundon is to go on trial in June 4th next year for the murder of Garryowen rugby player Shane Geoghegan.
Last August Dundon (29), Hyde Road, was charged with the murder of Mr Geoghegan (28) at Clonmore, Kilteragh, Dooradoyle, Limerick, on November 9th, 2008.
Mr Geoghegan was walking home from a friend’s house when he was shot in a case of mistaken identity.
The case was brought before the non-jury Special Criminal Court as the Director of Public Prosecutions certified that the ordinary courts were inadequate to secure the administration of justice.
Tom O’Connell SC, for the State, yesterday told the court that the prosecution was seeking a date at the beginning of June 2013 for the trial.
Shane O’Callaghan, for Dundon, asked that the matter be listed for mention rather than for trial, as his client was appealing against a March 2012 conviction for making threats to kill.
Mr Justice Paul Butler, presiding, said such matters should not delay the process and the court would list the matter for trial but would hear any application to put it back.
Dundon appeared before the court via video link from Portlaoise Prison.