Man charged with murdering father and young daughter in Kerry over a decade ago

The accused, Philip Griffin, had been extradited from the UK on foot of two arrest warrants issued last November

Anthony O'Brien (right) holding his daughter Nadine (left) died in Tralee, Co Kerry, in May 2012. Family photo via Domnick Walsh

A 37–year-old man has appeared before Caherciveen District Court in Co Kerry on Thursday morning charged with the double murder of a father and his young daughter in their home in Tralee almost 12 years ago.

Philip Griffin of no fixed abode but originally from Tralee is also charged with setting fire to the house. He had been extradited from the UK on foot of two arrest warrants issued last November by Judge David Waters, the court heard.