Man charged over death of breeder

A WATERFORD man spent his 20th birthday behind bars last night, charged in connection with the death of 66-year-old horse breeder, Dick Forristal, on Thursday last.

Anthony Barnes with an address at 197 Clonard Park, Ballybeg, Waterford city, was brought before a special sitting of Waterford District Court on Saturday night.

He is charged with the murder of Dick Forristal at his home at Carrivantry Stud, Carrigavantry, Tramore, Co Waterford.