A Galway man who stabbed a musician to death with a kitchen knife has received a seven year sentence for manslaughter at the Central Criminal court today.

A 52-year-old Galway man accused of murder has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a sudden change of plea on the second day of his trial at the Central Criminal court today.

A Galway man has pleaded not guilty to murder.

A 51-year-old man has appeared before a special sitting of Galway District Court in connection with a fatal stabbing in the city.