Empor man charged with murder of Brigid Maguire

A man appeared at a sitting of Longford district court this afternoon charged in connection with the death of Brigid Maguire in Ballynacargy last Saturday.

Danny Keena (53), Empor, Ballynacargy, Mullingar, Co Westmeath appeared before Judge Seamus Hughes charged with murdering Brigid Maguire at 2 Main Street, Ballynacargy, Co Westmeath on November 14 last.

Det Sgt Brian Willoughby told the court that the accused was charged in respect of the matter at Mullingar Garda Station and his reply after cation was "nothing to say".

The court heard that the DPP had directed that the accused be returned for trial to the Central Criminal Court and the State's application was that Mr Keena be remanded in custody to appear at Harristown District Court next Friday.

The accused appeared before the court dressed in dark trousers and blue fleece.

On the advice of the his solicitor Trish Cronin, judge Hughes directed that he be psychiatrically assessed while in custody.

Legal Aid in respect of the matter was deferred for another date.