Newcastle West murder accused attends Central Mental Hospital

A man charged with murdering four people in Newcastle West on November 15 did not appear in court this afternoon as he was receiving treatment at the Central Mental Hospital.

Thirty-one-year-old John Geary, of Meadowcourt, Newcastle West, Co Limerick, is charged with murdering 25-year-old Sarah Hines her two young children Reece and Amy, and 20-year-old Alicia Brough, from Rockchapel, Co Cork.

Today, at Rathkeale District Court Judge Mary O'Halloran remanded Mr Geary in custody to appear in court again on December 10.