Man charged with Colbert killing

A man was charged at Limerick District Court yesterday with the murder of Mr Sean Colbert (53), a part time musician and father…

A man was charged at Limerick District Court yesterday with the murder of Mr Sean Colbert (53), a part time musician and father of eight, of Lenihan Avenue, Prospect, Limerick, on August 9th last.

Judge Michael Reilly remanded Mr Patrick (Paddy) Brennan (50), St Ita's Street, St Mary's Park, Limerick, in custody to the Limerick District Court next Thursday.

Det Garda John Nagle gave evidence of arresting the defendant at Merchants' Quay yesterday.

Mr Andrew Brennan (26), St Munchin's Street, St Mary's Park, Limerick, a son of the defendant, was further remanded in custody for one week on the same charge.