A NEPHEW of the retired Limerick soldier who earlier this week was beaten to death said it was hard to comprehend that he died violently in the old family home having gone through the dangers of the Congo, while serving with the UN 50 years ago.

GARDAÍ in Limerick are confident an extensive street CCTV system in St Mary’s Park will give them an important lead in the murder investigation of former army man, James (Jimmy) Boyce.