A murder trial jury has heard that a 34-year-old man has admitted strangling his girlfriend at his home in Sligo over a year ago.

A 33-year-old man will appear in court in Sligo today charged with the murder of Natalie McGuinness.

A 33 year old man has been remanded to Castlerea Prison after appearing in court charged with the murder of Natalie McGuinness in Sligo yesterday.

A murder suspect was put on suicide watch on the orders of a judge today.