Man due in court over County Limerick murder

Willie Lynch
The late Willie Lynch whose body was found in his home in Pallaskenry yesterday.

Gardaí in Newcastle West have charged a 29-year-old man with the murder of Willie Lynch whose body was found at his home in Pallaskenry on Saturday afternoon.

He is due to appear before Newcastle West District Court at 10.30am tomorrow.

Gardaí were called to Mr Lynch’s house shortly before 5pm when they found the 35-year-old’s body with what they believed to be stab wounds.

The area was immediately sealed off for a technical examination and the office of the State Pathologist notified.

Gardaí have renewed their appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to contact the incident room at Newcastle West on 061- 393 102; the Garda confidential line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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