Man denies stabbing brother to death at new year’s party

A FATHER of five, allegedly stabbed by his brother during a new year’s party at his home, died hours later in hospital from his injuries, the Central Criminal Court heard yesterday.

The trial started in Tralee of Ailbe Lonergan, 31, of Quill Street, Tralee, Co Kerry, who is pleading not guilty to the murder of Michael (Drip) Lonergan, 34, on December 31 last.

The court was told Michael Lonergan sustained fatal injuries during an incident in which he received three stab wounds at 58 Baloonagh Estate, Tralee.