Man remanded in custody over Kilrush death

A 23-year old man charged in connection with the death of Co Clare woman, Anne Walsh (23), has been further remanded in custody…

A 23-year old man charged in connection with the death of Co Clare woman, Anne Walsh (23), has been further remanded in custody.

Raymond Donovan of New Houses, Cooraclare made his second court appearance at Ennis District Court today, charged with intentionally or recklessly causing harm to Ms Walsh at Toler Street, Kilrush on the 24th of August contrary to Section 4 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997.

Gardaí found Ms Walsh's body in the grounds of St Senan's Church, Toler Street,  Kilrush shortly after 11pm last Wednesday night.

Garda Michael Ryan of Kilrush station told the court on Friday that he had arrested Mr Donovan at 11.15pm on Wednesday in Toler Street and brought him to the station.  Judge Malone remanded Mr Donovan to re-appear before Ennis District Court next Friday and directed that he be psychiatrically assessed.