Man who strangled mother given suspended sentence

A Limerick man who strangled his mother does not bear any moral culpability for his actions as he was under the influence of mental illness, the sentencing judge said today.

Damien Donnan, 25, was convicted of the manslaughter of Jennifer Donnan at the family home in 3 DeValera Park, Thomand Gate, Limerick, on April 17, 2000.