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Man goes on trial accused of murdering partner
Summary
Patrick Ballard, 35, of Ashford Court Hotel, Ennis, is set to stand trial for the murder of Sharon Bennett, 29, in Ennis's Market area on 10 February 2021. He was arraigned at the Central Criminal Court and pleaded not guilty. The case stems from an incident on 28 January 2021, after which Bennett died weeks later. Mr Justice Paul Burns informed the jury that both parties lived in Ennis and that the matter was investigated by Garda officers from Shannon and Ennis. The trial will last two weeks.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man goes on trial accused of murdering partner. Charges or matters: murdering Ms Bennett (29) in the Market area of Ennis on February 10, 2021. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- February 10, 2021 Incident
- January 28, 2021 Incident
- February 10 Incident
- 2022-10-04 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Ms Bennett (29) in the Market area of Ennis on February 10, 2021 (Alleged Or Contested)
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