MAN TO FACE TRIAL OVER MURDER OF ARAN ISLANDER NEXT YEAR

Date Published: 22-Dec-2011

The trial of a man charged with the murder of  Inis Meain native Ciaran Conneely in Boston is expected to take place early next year.

The 36 year old was shot dead near his home after celebrating at an Irish heritage festival in Dorchester on October 10th.

17 year old John Graham from Boston has been charged with 1st degree murder, armed assault with intent to rob, and unlawful possession of a firearm.

He's also facing other charges relating to a seperate incident on October 30th where he allegedly shot two men in another area of Boston

He is being held on a 100 thousand dollar cash bail.