Christopher McDonald pleads not guilty to pigeon-club murder

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Christopher McDonald pleaded not guilty to the murder of Keith Walker. He was on trial at the Central Criminal Court. The proceedings were reported on 22 June 2017.

The prosecution alleges that Walker was shot at Blanchardstown Pigeon Racing Club on Shelerin Road, Clonsilla, on 12 June 2015. Teenage witnesses gave evidence about a man in women’s clothing asking for directions to the club before the shooting.

The trial continued before Justice Patrick McCarthy and a jury of six men and six women. The evidence reported was not a verdict, and the proceedings were continuing.