07/04/2011

Man To Be Charged With McCarthy Murder

A man questioned over the murder of Deirdre McCarthy is expected to appear in court today to be charged in connection with her murder.

Ms McCarthy, 43, from Turlough House, Ballyvaughan, was found dead on Fanore Strand last Thursday.

She was last seen at her home on Sunday 27th March 2011 and failed to turn up for work the following morning.

The man, 39, is a married father-of-two, from the Ballyvaughan area.

He was arrested on Tuesday and held at Ennis Garda Station for questioning.

He will be brought to Ennis District Court this morning to be formally charged.

(BMcN/GK)


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