Christy Daly was beaten and shot, murder trial hears

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Christy Daly was allegedly murdered in Clara, Co Offaly, in a case heard at the Central Criminal Court and reported on 4 April 2016.

The trial heard that Mr Daly was shot multiple times and beaten after allegedly finding drugs worth €30,000 in a laneway near his home.

Ross Allen and Matthew Gralton were charged with murder and denied the allegations. The prosecution alleged both men had roles in the killing, although neither was said to be the gunman.

A post-mortem examination found multiple gunshot wounds and injuries consistent with beating. The case was continuing.