Jury sworn in for Ennis murder trial

A jury has been sworn at the Central Criminal Court for the trial of an Clare man accused of murdering his brother last year…

A jury has been sworn at the Central Criminal Court for the trial of an Clare man accused of murdering his brother last year.

Patrick McDonagh (27) of Bridge Court, Roslevan, Ennis, pleaded not guilty to murdering his brother Charlie (30), at Bridge Court, on January 28th last.

He also denies the alternative charge of manslaughter. He also denied producing a knife during a fight.

The trial is expected to start tomorrow before Mr Justice Paul Carney and a jury.

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