A MAN has pleaded guilty to murdering Limerick businessman and father of two Roy Collins in Limerick city last year.
James Dillon (24), of no fixed abode but from Limerick city, was due to go on trial for Mr Collins’s murder at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin yesterday morning.
Wearing a black suit, white shirt and black and white striped tie, Dillon stood and replied “guilty” when asked how he pleaded to the charge.
He was remanded in custody and is due to be sentenced today.
Mr Collins (35) was shot dead outside the Coin Castle Amusement Arcade, which he managed, at the Roxboro shopping centre in Limerick city on the morning of April 9th, 2009.
At the time of his killing, it was reported that he may have been targeted because his family had given evidence in a criminal trial.
His father, Steve Collins, and other family members were present in court for the brief hearing.
Mr Justice Paul Carney will sentence Dillon at the Central Criminal Court this morning.