Removals of Kerry father, son tonight

The removals will take place tonight of the bodies of Michael and Denis Hanrahan, who were found shot dead at their north Kerry…

The removals will take place tonight of the bodies of Michael and Denis Hanrahan, who were found shot dead at their north Kerry house last week.

Thomas Barrett from Causeway in Co Kerry at Listowel District Court yesterday evening.
Thomas Barrett from Causeway in Co Kerry at Listowel District Court yesterday evening.

Last night, a man (30) was remanded in custody after he was charged with the murder of Michael Hanrahan (60) and his son Denis (27) at their home

at Gortdromsallihy, Moyvane, on March 26th. Thomas Barrett, with an address at Cleandries, Causeway, Co Kerry, was brought before a special sitting of Listowel District Court.

Det Sgt John Heaslip told the court that he had arrested Mr Barrett at 5.58pm yesterday outside Listowel Garda station and charged him with both murders.

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He said Mr Barrett replied "No" to each charge when they were put to him after caution.

Supt John Riordan of Listowel Garda station said he was seeking a remand in custody. Judge Mary O'Halloran remanded Mr Barrett in custody at Cork Prison to appear again at Listowel District Court tomorrow.

Michael and Denis Hanrahan's remains will lie in repose today between 4pm and 7pm at Lyons's Funeral Home at Derry, Listowel, before being removed to the Church of the Assumption in their native Moyvane.

They will be buried tomorrow at Murhur following Mass at the Church of the Assumption.