A man has appeared at a special sitting of Kilkenny District Court accused of murdering his wife. Det Sgt Jim Ryan told the court that just before noon he arrested Mr Patrick Hennessy (36), Killaloe, Callan, Co Kilkenny, at Kilkenny Garda station for the murder of Mrs Marie Hennessy on May 12th. He cautioned him and Mr Hennessy made no reply.
An application for legal aid was granted. Mr Hennessy was remanded in custody to Kilkenny District Court on Tuesday.