ARDRAHAN MAN REMANDED IN CONTINUING CUSTODY ON MURDER CHARGE

Date Published: 19-Nov-2009

A 22 year old man, charged with the murder of his grandfather in Ardrahan last week has been further remanded in custody.

Gearóid Fahy of Corrownamona, Ardrahan appeared before Shannon District Court in Ennis this afternoon.

78 year old retired farmer and widower, Finbar Fahy, was found dead at his home on the N18 at Ballinduff, Ardrahan on Wednesday November 11th.

He had suffered head injuries and Gardaí arrested and charged his grandson, Gearóid Fahy on Friday November 13th.

He appeared before Shannon District Court in Ennis this afternoon where he was further remanded in custody.

Gearóid Fahy's defence team made no application for bail.

He is due to appear before Gort District Court next Wdenesday November 25th.