A Dublin man who was jailed for life for the murder of his partner of 21 years, whom he kicked in the stomach with such force that it split her liver, has failed in an appeal against his conviction.

A Dublin man is appealing against his conviction for murdering his partner with an 'unmerciful' kick to the stomach.

A Dublin man has been jailed for life after being found guilty of murdering his partner of 21 years, whom he kicked in the stomach with enough force to split her liver during a row over Valium.