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Man Has Appeared In Court Charged With The Murder Of His Brother In Tralee On Wednesday

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The victim's wife Siobhan was also injured in the attack.

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of his brother, Thomas Dooley, in Co Kerry.

35-year-old Patrick Dooley, of Arbutus Grove, Killarney appeared before Kenmare District Court this morning before Judge David Waters.

The defendant is charged with the murder of Tommy Dooley at New Rath Cemetery, Rathass, Tralee, on Wednesday, October 5th.

The victim was aged in his 40's, and his wife Siobhan was also injured in the attack.

Sergeant Mark O'Sullivan gave details of arrest, charge and caution.

Patrick Dooley will appear before Tralee District Court next Wednesday via video link.

Bail can only be granted by the High Court for such charges.

Kerry journalist, Anne Lucey, says witnesses were surprised there weren't further casualties:


 

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