Man charged with manslaughter of Ger Kennelly in Co Kerry

A man has appeared in court charged with the manslaughter of a 44-year-old man who suffered a fatal stab wound in Co Kerry early yesterday morning.

Kieran Brady, 35, of Athea in Co Limerick, was arrested after the death of Ger Kennelly at Knockanure near Listowel in north Kerry.

The accused was brought before a special sitting of Listowel District Court this evening.

Detective Garda Tim Walsh gave evidence of arresting Mr Brady and charging him at 5.17pm this evening at Listowel Garda Station. He made no reply to the charge.

Solicitor Pat Mann, for the accused, applied for bail.

This was opposed by the State on a number of grounds including the seriousness of the charge, the likelihood of a custodial sentence if convicted and the possibility of the accused being a flight risk.

Judge Alan Mitchell refused bail and remanded the accused in custody to appear before Killarney District Court next Tuesday 4 June.

He was granted legal aid.

Mr Mann indicated that his client would be appealing the bail refusal decision to the High Court.