Murder accused 'went on holiday after beating pensioner to death'

A 50-year-old man abducted a 60-year-old widow from her home, brought her to his house in the boot of her car, beat her unconscious and left her to die while he cleaned out her bank account before going on a skiing holiday, a court heard.

Oliver Hayes, 50, of Clancool Terrace, Bandon has gone on trial at the Central Criminal Court charged with murdering Anne Corcoran from Maulnaskimlehane, Kilbrittain near Bandon.