Trial of Limerick man begins today

A 20-year-old Limerick man died after being struck with significant force by an accused wielding a metal object, a murder trial jury heard today.

On the opening day of his trial, William Moran jnr, aged 19, with an address at Parkside Bed and Breakfast, Clare Street, Limerick pleaded not guilty to the murder of Jonathan Edwards of Abbeyvale, Corbally, Co Limerick at St Ita's Street, St Mary's Park, Limerick on August 29 2001.