Lillis jury retires after hearing evidence

The jury in the Eamonn Lillis murder trial has resumed deliberations after listening to an audio recording of the accused's evidence.

The 52-year-old TV ad producer denies killing his wife Celine Cawley at their Dublin home on Windgate Road in Howth on December 15, 2008.

Mr Eamonn Lillis held his hand to his face and looked down as a recording of his evidence played out in court as requested by the jury.

They heard that he planned to meet his lover Jean Tracey on the day of his wife Celine Cawley's death and of the violent row the married couple had that morning.

The jury said they wished to hear his testimony up until the point when he dialled 999.

The replaying of Lillis' evidence lasted about 50 minutes.

Afterwards, the jury retired to continue its deliberations, listen to a recording of the 999 emergency call and examine clothing belonging to Lillis from an upstairs wardrobe, along with a bag and its contents.