Man charged over Clare murder

Two men are being charged in connection with the death of a Polish man in Co Clare yesterday.

Two County Clare brothers have appeared in court to faces charges following the death of a Polish man in Ennis.

Michael Maughan of Stone Park, Ennis is charged with the murder of Piotr Nowakowski in the early hours of yesterday morning.

His 21-year-old brother Darren Maughan has been charged with the assault of another man during the same incident.

Maughan made no reply when told he was being charged, and was remanded in custody, according to Clare FM reporter John Cooke.

Both men were granted legal aid and are due in court again on Friday.

A third man being questioned was released without charge.