Man pleads not guilty to 2006 murder

A Co Kerry man pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin today to the murder of a man in Tralee in 2006.

Brendan O’ Connor (aged 25), of Monalee House, Monavalley, Tralee denied the murder of Mr Eddie Joe Clancy (aged 50) at Bridge St, Tralee on August 15, 2006.

A jury of eight men and four women was sworn for the trial, which is due to get underway at the Central Criminal Court on Wednesday.