Two Limerick men charged with the murder of local businessman Roy Collins four years ago have been served with a book of evidence at the Special Criminal Court.

Two Limerick men were charged at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin yesterday with the murder of local businessman Roy Collins in 2009.

Limerick man John Dundon will go on trial in June next year for the murder of Garryowen rugby player Shane Geoghegan.

Two Limerick brothers who are charged with threatening to kill a mother, and her daughter and son, applied for legal aid and the imposiition of a "media blackout" during their first appearance before the Special Criminal Court this morning.