Desmond Dundon, who was convicted yesterday of murdering Limerick man Kieran Keane, is planning to appeal the court’s decision at a higher court.

The jury in the trial of five Limerick men accused of murdering Kieran Keane has been sent to a hotel for a second night after failing to reach a verdict.

A number of media organisations were criticised in the Central Criminal Court today for what was termed "prejudicial" coverage in advance of a forthcoming Limerick murder trial.

The trial of five men charged with the murder of crime figure Kieran Keane - which has yet to hear any evidence - has already cost the taxpayer in the region of €200,000.