Limerick man appeals conviction for murder of retired soldier

A Limerick man jailed for life for the murder of a 71-year-old retired soldier, who he knew and whose fires he would light in his home, has moved to appeal his conviction.

Christopher McNamara (aged 24) of Good Shepherd Villas, Pennywell road in Limerick had pleaded not guilty to the murder of James Boyce (aged 71) at St Munchins Street, St Mary’s Park in Limerick between March 6, 2011 and March 7, 2011.