Writing expert casts doubt on will signature

A garda handwriting expert told Limerick Circuit Court yesterday she found strong evidence indicating that the signature on the will of a bachelor farmer was not his.

Three sisters of the farmer, Conor O’Donnell of Ballyea, Rathkeale, opposed an application of his executors seeking to have the will proved in solemn form.

One of the two executors of the will and a senior IFA figure were arrested and questioned by gardaí as part of a fraud investigation and no charges were brought.