Man on murder charge gets bail

Mr Patrick Hennessy (36), of Killaloe, Callan, Co Kilkenny, who is accused of murdering his wife, Marie, on May 12th, was granted…

Mr Patrick Hennessy (36), of Killaloe, Callan, Co Kilkenny, who is accused of murdering his wife, Marie, on May 12th, was granted personal bail of £500 with an independent surety of £5,000 in the High Court yesterday.

Mr Justice Quirke said Mr Hennessy must live away from the Callan area and stay away from the victim's family. He surrendered his passport.

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