Kerry farmer, 62, charged with murder of neighbour

A 62-year-old Co Kerry farmer yesterday appeared before Tralee District Court charged with the murder of a neighbouring landowner.

Michael Ferris, of Rattoo, Ballyduff, was charged with the murder of Anthony O’Mahony, contrary to common law, at Rattoo, Ballyduff, in the district court area of Listowel. The charge relates to a death on Tuesday last.

Arrested shortly after the alleged incident on Tuesday morning, Mr Ferris had been held for questioning at Listowel Garda Station.