A Sligo man accused of murdering a teenage schoolgirl in 2006 has pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court.
Ronald McManus (43), of Rathbraughan Park, Sligo, denies murdering Melissa Mahon (14) in Sligo between September 14th and 30th, 2006.
Mr McManus also denies threatening to kill another female during the same period.
The trial is expected to begin in the morning.