Matthew Gralton and Ross Allen plead not guilty to murder

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Matthew Gralton and Ross Allen pleaded not guilty to murder at the Central Criminal Court. The proceedings were reported on 5 April 2016. The alleged killing took place at Bog Lane, Kilbride, Clara, Co Offaly, between 29 December 2013 and 7 January 2014.

The prosecution alleged that both men were involved in the killing of Christy Daly, who was found dead after suffering gunshot wounds and blunt force trauma. The trial was continuing before Justice Patrick McCarthy and a jury of six men and six women.