Shotgun murder accused was ‘wobbly’ from drink

A barman has told a murder trial that the accused man aimed a sawn-off shotgun at a garda the same day his wife went missing.

Oliver Kierans, aged 57, of Drumbannon, Bailieboro, Co Cavan has pleaded not guilty to murdering Patricia Kierans on September 5 at that address.

He also pleaded not guilty to unlawful possession of a 12 gauge double barrel shotgun and not guilty to possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.