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Cavan man was involved in "siege" at pub the same day he is alleged to have shot his wife, jury hears
Summary
A jury at the Central Criminal Court has heard that Oliver Kierans, aged 57, of Drumbannon, Bailieboro in Cavan, was involved in a siege at a public house on the same day he is alleged to have shot his wife. Mr Kierans has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Patricia Kierans on 5 September 2013 at their home address. He has also pleaded not guilty to unlawful possession of a 12-gauge double-barrel shotgun and to intent to endanger life with the same weapon. The prosecution opened the trial on Friday, telling the jury that the accused and Mrs Kierans had been married over 33 years but were living separately at the time. The court heard that following an incident at the family home, Mr Kierans subsequently attended The Square bar nearby, where he was later found armed. A standoff ensued before his eventual exit late that evening. The trial, before Ms Justice Aileen Donnelly and a jury, continues next week.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Cavan man was involved in "siege" at pub the same day he is alleged to have shot his wife, jury hears. 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
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: 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 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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