Man admits killing Monaghan man by setting fire to his house five years ago

The accused was 16 years of age at the time of the incident

Mr Justice White remanded Aaron McDonagh in custody until June 14, when his sentence hearing will take place. File photo: iStock

A 21-year-old man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter for killing a Monaghan man by setting fire to his house five years ago.

Aaron McDonagh had originally been charged with the murder of 61-year-old Gerry Marron at St Macartans Villas, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, on March 21, 2016.