Peter Butterly's widow told gardaí that IRA-accused was 'good friend' to them both

The widow of dissident republican Peter Butterly told gardaí that a man on trial in connection with the “meticulously-planned killing” of her husband was a "good friend" to both of them, the Special Criminal Court was told today.

The deceased man's wife also said that Mr Butterly had five death threats against him, including one from slain Real IRA leader Alan Ryan.