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Jury sworn-in for trial of Sligo man accused of murdering his mother
Summary
A jury comprising ten women and two men has been sworn in at the Central Criminal Court for the trial of a 39-year-old man from Crossmolina, County Mayo, who denies murdering his mother in Sligo. Nigel Canavan pleaded not guilty to the charge of murdering Angela Canavan at an address in St John's Terrace, County Sligo on May 1, 2023. Mr Justice Kerida Naidoo presided over the arraignment. The trial is scheduled to commence the following day and is anticipated to run for approximately two weeks.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury sworn-in for trial of Sligo man accused of murdering his mother. Charges or matters: the murder of Angela Canavan at an address at St John's Terrace, Co Sligo on May 1, 2023. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- May 1, 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2025-04-30 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of Angela Canavan at an address at St John's Terrace, Co Sligo on May 1, 2023 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Erris
- Erris Gardens
- Crossmolina
- St John's Terrace
- Sligo
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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