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Westmeath man to stand trial accused of murdering woman
Summary
Danny Keena, 54, of Empor, Ballynacargy, Westmeath, faces trial for the murder of Brigid Maguire, who was found dead on Main Street, Ballynacargy, on 14 November 2015. Keena had pleaded guilty to manslaughter, but the Director of Public Prosecutions rejected the plea, stating it was not acceptable. Consequently, a jury trial has been scheduled for 2 October, and the case is expected to last one week.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Westmeath man to stand trial accused of murdering woman. Charges or matters: the murder of Brigid Maguire at Main Street, Ballynacargy on November 14, 2015; the manslaughter of Ms Maguire in the Central Criminal Court today. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- November 14, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 2 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-03-15 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of Brigid Maguire at Main Street, Ballynacargy on November 14, 2015; the manslaughter of Ms Maguire in the Central Criminal Court today (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Places mentioned
- Main Street
- Central Criminal Court
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