03/07/2019

Man Charged With Murder Of Limerick Boxer

A 29-year-old man has been charged with the murder of boxer Kevin Sheehy in Limerick.

The 20-year-old died after he was hit by a vehicle on Hyde Road in the city, early on Monday morning, 01 July.

The man charged with murder appeared at Limerick District Court on Wednesday and was remanded in custody to appear again on 09 July.



(JG/CM)

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