Man to be tried for murder of Mallow pensioner Mary O'Keeffe

Michael Leonard of Hillcrest, Glenosheen, Kilmallock, Co Limerick, has been sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court

Debris at the scene in Dromdeer East, Doneraile, Co Cork, where the body of Mary O'Keeffe was found on February 4. File picture: Dan Linehan

The 63-year-old man accused of murdering pensioner Mary O’Keeffe, whose body was found in a burning car in Doneraile, was sent forward for trial by judge and jury at the Central Criminal Court.

Michael Leonard of Hillcrest, Glenosheen, Kilmallock, Co Limerick, appeared at Cork District Court by video link from prison.