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Mayo man goes on trial accused of murdering elderly brothers
Summary
A 30-year-old man from Ballina in County Mayo appeared before the Central Criminal Court to face trial on charges of murdering two elderly brothers. Alan Cawley of Four Winds, Corrinbla pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder in relation to deaths that occurred four years prior. The charges were brought on 10th July 2013 following an incident at New Antrim Street in Castlebar. Justice Isobel Kennedy empanelled a jury of four women and eight men to hear the case. The trial, scheduled to run for between ten and twelve working days, commenced before Mr Justice Paul Coffey.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Mayo man goes on trial accused of murdering elderly brothers. Charges or matters: two counts of murder on 10th July 2013 at New Antrim Street, Castlebar; murdering both John Blaine and Thomas Blaine. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 10th July 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-07-07 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: two counts of murder on 10th July 2013 at New Antrim Street, Castlebar; murdering both John Blaine and Thomas Blaine (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- New Antrim Street
Topics
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