Man charged with murder of 84-year-old Paddy O’Mahony in Kerry

Anne Lucey in Tralee

A 66-year-old man has appeared before a sitting of Tralee District Court this afternoon charged with the murder of 84-year-old Paddy O’Mahony at his home in Castlemaine, Co Kerry at the weekend.

Thomas Carroll of Brookway, Clonmel, Co Tipperary is charged with the murder of Patrick O’Mahony at Ballyraemeen, Castlemaine, on February 24th last.

Detective Sergeant Mark O’Sullivan of Tralee Garda Station gave evidence of arrest and of charging and cautioning Mr Carroll at 12pm at New Road Tralee. The accused made no reply to the charge, Detective O’Sullivan told the court.

Pat Mann, solicitor for Mr Carroll said there were no questions arising out of that aspect.

Sergeant Chris Manton, prosecuting, said the State’s application was for remand in custody to Cork Prison to appear via video link on March 6th next at Tralee District Court.

Mr Mann applied for legal aid, handing in a statement of means to the court.

Mr Mann requested that his client have continued access to medication and Judge John King ordered the director of Cork Prison to ensure Mr Carroll receives all prescription medication and gets all the appropriate medical attention.

Judge King granted the legal aid application.

Mr Mann, noting that the District Court did not have the authority to grant bail, and said bail was a matter for the High Court and an application was being lodged.

Judge King remanded the accused in custody to appear via video link next Wednesday in Tralee District Court.