Man accused of pensioner murders remanded

A 26-year-old man charged with the murder of two pensioner brothers has been further remanded in custody.

Alan Cawley, aged 26, who is charged with the murder of Jack and Tommy Blaine at their home in Castlebar last month, appeared before Harristown District Court in Co Roscommon yesterday.

He was further remanded to appear in court on Sept 6, when the book of evidence will be served.