A TEENAGE first cousin of Limerick criminal Philip Collopy, who died late on Sunday night after accidentally shooting himself in the head, is to be given temporary release from prison to attend the funeral.

SEVEN people appeared before a special sitting of Limerick District Court last night charged in connection with a “pitched battle” which could have resulted in serious injury or loss of life, gardaí claimed.

The trial of five Limerick men accused of murdering fellow Limerick man Kieran Keane continued in legal argument at the Central Criminal Court today.

TWO men, accused of assaulting a 43-year-old man who died from serious injuries early on Saturday morning, could face murder charges.