Longford man charged with unlawful killing
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By JOHN FALLON
A 23-year old Longford man was yesterday (FRI) charged with the unlawful killing of a former army officer on New Year’s Eve.
Martin McDonagh of 55, Mostrim Oaks, Ballymahon Road, in Edgeworthstown was yesterday charged with unlawfully killing Noel Keegan at Park Road in Longford on December 31.
Det. Sgt. Padraic Jones told Geoffrey Browne at Harristown District Court in Roscommon yesterday that he charged McDonagh with the unlawful killing of Mr Keegan.
McDonagh had been remanded in custody since January charged with assault causing harm to Mr Keegan but Det Sgt Jones said this charge was now being withdrawn and replaced with the unlawful killing charge.
He said that McDonagh made no reply when he was charged yesterday.
McDonagh was remanded in custody to appear before Harristown District Court next Friday.
