Man further remanded over Limerick killings

STUMBLING blocks have been encountered in the huge investigation into the murders of a mother, her two children and a family friend in Newcastle West, a court heard yesterday.

The accused John Geary, aged 31, was further remanded in custody when he appeared at Newcastle West court.

He is charged with the murder of Sarah Hines, aged 25, her children Reece Hines, aged three, Amy Hines, aged five months, and Alicia Brough, aged 20, at Hazelgrove, Newcastle West, on November 15 last.