Two remanded in custody on double murder charge

TWO men charged in connection with a double murder in Southill last month, were further remanded in custody when they appeared before Judge Tom O’Donnell, last week. 31-year-old Patrick O’Brien, of Glanntán, Golf Links Road, Castletroy, and 27-year-old Thomas Stewart of The Cedars, Briarfield, Castletroy, are both charged with the murders of 28-year-old Breda Waters and 24-year-old Des Kelly, who were shot dead in O’Malley Park, Southill on January 9 last.

Appearing separately via video link, both were denied bail and await the directions of the DPP who has the file in relation to the incident.
Inspector Brenda McDonagh made an application to the court to remand both men in custody for one month, but Sarah Ryan, solicitor for Patrick O’Brien, said that her client would only consent to a two week remand.

Darrach McCarthy, solicitor for co-accused, Thomas Stewart, said his client would agree to the one month remand, and he is to appear via video link on March 16 next.

Patrick O’Brien is to appear on March 3 next and the directions of the DPP are to be furnished by the State for both men at their next sittings.