Man charged with Athy murder

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a woman in Co Kildare.

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a woman in Co Kildare.

Michael McDonald (48), of Barnhill Road, Castledermot, Co Kildare appeared at Naas District Court charged with murdering Breda Cummins at a house in Michael Dooley Terrace in Athy yesterday.

Ms Cummins (32) was found stabbed to death at the house early yesterday morning.

Mr McDonald, who was arrested at a house in Castledermot, Co Kildare, early yesterday morning, is also charged with assault causing harm on John Lawlor at the house on the same date.

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He was remanded in custody to appear at Cloverhill Courthouse on May 20th