Parent-murder trial to resume

The trial of a man accused of murdering his parents is due to resume today after being unexpectedly adjourned for the day at …

The trial of a man accused of murdering his parents is due to resume today after being unexpectedly adjourned for the day at the Central Criminal Court yesterday.

Mr Martin Doherty (27), of St Lelia Street, Limerick, has denied that on September 21st, 1998, he murdered retired Garda William Doherty (58) and his wife, Teresa (50), at their home in Monadreen, Thurles.

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