Man, 73, charged with murder of Cork woman in 1981 to be sent forward for trial

The body of 54-year-old Nora Sheehan was found by forestry workers at The Viewing Point, Shippool Woods near Innishannon on June 12, 1981

Noel Long, 73, of 28 Maulbawn, Passage West, Co Cork, has been charged with the murder of Nora Sheehan, who was last seen alive outside the South Infirmary Hospital in Cork, on June 6, 1981. Picture: Cork Courts Limited

A man charged with the murder of a woman more than 40 years ago will be served with a Book of Evidence next week.

Noel Long, 73, appeared in custody on a charge of murdering Nora Sheehan on a date between June 6 and June 12, 1981.