TWO MEN SENT FOR TRIAL IN OUGHTERARD MANSLAUGHTER INVESTIGATION

Date Published: 07-Mar-2012

Two Romanian men charged in relation to the killing of Oughterard publican and school-teacher John Kenny last year, have been sent forward for trial.

38 year old Florin Fitzpatrick with a former address at College Road in the city and 35 year Marian Lingurar with an address in Cork city appeared before Galway District Court.

At Galway District Court today, Garda Inspector Mick Coppinger said the DPP directed that both defendants are sent forward for trial to the next sittings of Galway Circuit Criminal Court on May 1st.

Defence Barrister Gregory Maguire explained his client Florin Fitzpatrick had obtained high court bail but was unable to meet the conditions.

He then made an application to make a new bail bond which was refused by Judge Mary Fahy who stated it remained a matter for the high court.

Defence Solicitor Adrian MacLynn requested a junior and senior counsel for his client ,35 year old Marian Lingurar, who appeared on High Court bail and assisted by an interpreter.

Both men are to appear before Galway Circuit Criminal Court on May 1st when a date will be set for their trial.