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Cavan man goes on trial accused of murdering his wife

Summary

A Cavan man was arraigned before the Central Criminal Court on charges relating to the death of his wife in 2013. Oliver Kierans, aged 57, of Drumbannon, Bailieboro, pleaded not guilty to murdering Patricia Kierans on 5 September 2013 at their home address. He also entered not guilty pleas to unlawful possession of a 12-gauge double-barrel shotgun and to intent to endanger life with the same firearm. A jury of twelve was sworn in to hear the trial, which commenced before Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy and was expected to last approximately two weeks.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Cavan man goes on trial accused of murdering his wife. Charges or matters: murdering Patricia Kierans on the 5 of September 2013 at the same address; unlawful possession of a 12 gauge double barrel shotgun and not guilty to intent to endanger life with the same shotgun. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• September 2013 Incident
• 2015-02-06 Publication

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