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Trial date set for Kerry farmer accused of murdering elderly neighbour

Summary

Michael Ferris, a 62‑year‑old farmer from Rattoo, Ballyduff, Co Kerry, is charged with the murder of his 74‑year‑old neighbour, Anthony O'Mahony, who was killed on 4 April using a teleporter agri‑machine. The trial will begin on 9 October 2018 at the Central Criminal Court in Tralee, where it is expected to last two weeks.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Trial date set for Kerry farmer accused of murdering elderly neighbour. Charges or matters: the murder of Anthony O'Mahony (74) using a teleporter agri-machine at Rattoo, Ballyduff, Co Kerry on April 4 this year. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• April 4 Hearing Or Sentence
• October 9, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2017-10-23 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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