Woman charged with murder

A WOMAN was charged yesterday with the murder of a man who was stabbed to death at a flats complex in Dublin's south inner city.

Ellen Cahill, 35, of 2c Fatima Mansions, accused of murdering fellow Dubliner Joseph Sutcliffe, appeared before Kilmainham District Court.

Mr Sutcliffe was stabbed once at the entrance to the complex last October. An ambulance was called to the scene but the 32-year-old from Drimnagh died a short time after he was admitted to hospital.

Ms Cahill, described in court as a mother of a number of children who lives on social welfare, also faces a second charge of aiding and abetting an offender.

Detective Sergeant Jody Crowe told the district court that the accused replied “no” when each of the two charges were made against her at Kilmainham Garda Station on Monday night.

Ms Cahill said nothing during the brief court appearance and was remanded in custody to appear before the same court next Tuesday. Members of Mr Sutcliffe’s family were in court for the appearance of Ms Cahill.

A second person charged in connection with the murder of Mr Sutcliffe is also due before Kilmainham court on the same day.