No verdict yet from Keane jury

The jury in the trial of five Limerick men accused of murdering Kieran Keane has been sent to a hotel for a second night after failing to reach a verdict.

The jury retired shortly before 4pm on Thursday and have been deliberating for more than nine hours.

The 30-day trial was moved from Cloverhill to the Four Courts for the duration of the jury's deliberations.

They will resume deliberations at 10am tomorrow.

The five accused have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Kieran Keane (36) of Garryowen House, Garryowen, Limerick on 29th January last at Drombana, Bushy Island, Limerick and to falsely imprisoning Mr Keane on the same date.

They also deny the attempted murder of Owen Treacy (31) of St Munchin's Street, St Mary's Park, Limerick on 29th January 2003 at Drombana and to falsely imprisoning him on the same date.

They are: David Stanners (31) of Pineview Gardens, Moyross; Desmond Dundon ( 20) of Hyde Road, Limerick; Anthony McCarthy ( 21 ) of Fairgreen, Garryowen; Christopher Costelloe ( 20 ) of Moylish Avenue, Ballynanty Beg and James McCarthy ( 24 ) of Delmege Park, Moyross.