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Trial of Cavan man accused of murdering his wife set to resume on Monday
Summary
The trial of a Cavan man charged with murder resumed at the Central Criminal Court on Friday with legal arguments. Oliver Kierans, aged 57, of Drumbannon in Bailieborough, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Patricia Kierans on 5 September 2013 at their home address. He has also entered not guilty pleas to unlawful possession of a 12-gauge double-barrel shotgun and to possession of the same firearm with intent to endanger life. Following procedural matters heard during the sitting, the trial is scheduled to resume on Monday when evidence will be heard.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Trial of Cavan man accused of murdering his wife set to resume on Monday. Charges or matters: murdering Patricia Kierans (54) on the 5 of September 2013 at the same address; unlawful possession of a 12-gauge double barrel shotgun and not guilty to possession of the same shotgun with intent to endanger life. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- September 2013 Incident
- 2015-02-13 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering Patricia Kierans (54) on the 5 of September 2013 at the same address; unlawful possession of a 12-gauge double barrel shotgun and not guilty to possession of the same shotgun with intent to endanger life (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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