Man charged with murdering woman in Mayo

A 22-year-old man appeared at a special court sitting yesterday charged with the murder of 28-year-old Sarah Staunton at her home near Balla, Co Mayo over the weekend.

Ray Gralton, with an address at Mount Prospect, Co Roscommon, showed no emotion during his brief appearance before Judge Mary Devins at a special sitting of Ballina District Court.

Det Sgt Gary Walsh gave evidence of arresting the accused at 10am today at Castlebararda Station.