Kerry man sent forward for trial for the murder of his mother

The body of Miriam Burns, 75, was discovered at her home in Killarney last August

The body of Miriam Burns was discovered at her home at Ardshanavooley, Killarney, on August 15, 2022.

A book of evidence has been served on a man aged 52, charged with the murder of his 75-year-old mother in Co Kerry, and he has been sent forward for trial.

Billy Burns, of Arlington Lodge, Church St, Tralee, Co Kerry, is charged that on a date between August 12 and 15, 2022, at 45 Ardshanavooley, Killarney, he murdered Miriam Burns, contrary to common law.