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Evidence to resume in "waste tank" murder trial
Summary
Patrick Quirke, 50, of Breanshamore, Co. Tipperary, is on trial for the murder of 52‑year‑old Bobby Ryan, who was found dead in a disused waste tank on a farm at Fawnagowan between June 2011 and April 2013. Quirke has pleaded not guilty. The Central Criminal Court will hear evidence tomorrow, after a day of no evidence, following a jury visit to the farm last Friday. The trial is expected to last up to eight weeks.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Evidence to resume in "waste tank" murder trial. Charges or matters: the murder of 52-year-old Bobby Ryan on a date between June 3, 2011 and April 2013. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- June 3, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2019-01-28 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the murder of 52-year-old Bobby Ryan on a date between June 3, 2011 and April 2013 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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