Pre-trial publicity meant a woman jailed for the murder of her husband did not get a fair trial, her lawyer argued today.

The Court of Criminal Appeal has reserved judgement on an application submitted by convicted murderer Catherine Nevin for access to documents ahead of her appeal.

Lawyers for convicted murderer Catherine Nevin have sought access to State documents before they can go ahead with her appeal.

The Court of Criminal Appeal is finally due to set a date for the appeal of convicted murderer Catherine Nevin later today.