Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Murder accused returned for trial

A 23-year-old man charged with the murder of Limerick rugby player Shane Geoghegan has been returned for trial to the Central Criminal Court, reports the Irish Times.

Barry Doyle, originally from Portland Row in Dublin, but with an address at Hyde Road in Limerick was served with the Book of Evidence in the case at Limerick District Court today. He is charged with the murder of Shane Geoghegan at Kilteragh, Dooradoyle, Limerick on November 9th last year.

The 28-year-old was shot dead while walking home after watching an international rugby match with friend.