Former soldier charged with murder of Paddy O'Mahony, 84, at his home in Kerry

Accused remanded in custody to appear at Tralee District Court on March 6

Thomas Carroll, of Brookway, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, is charged with the murder of Patrick O’Mahony. Picture: Domnick Walsh

A 66-year-old former soldier appeared before a sitting of Tralee District Court on Wednesday afternoon charged with the murder of 84-year-old Paddy O’Mahony at his home in Castlemaine, Co Kerry, at the weekend.

Thomas Carroll, of Brookway, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, is charged with the murder of Patrick O’Mahony at Ballyraemeen, Castlemaine, on February 24 last. 

Detective Sergeant Mark O’Sullivan of Tralee gardaí gave evidence of arrest and of charging and cautioning Mr Carroll at 12pm at New Road, Tralee. The accused made no reply to the charge, Det O’Sullivan told the court.

Pat Mann, solicitor for Mr Carroll, said there were no questions arising out of that aspect.

Sergeant Chris Manton, prosecuting, said the State’s application was for remand in custody to Cork Prison to appear via video link on March 6 next at Tralee District Court.

Mr Mann applied for legal aid, handing in a statement of means to the court.

Mr Mann requested that his client have continued access to medication and Judge John King ordered the director of Cork Prison to ensure Mr Carroll receive all prescription medication and get all appropriate medical attention.

Judge King granted the legal aid application.

Mr Mann, noting the District Court did not have the authority to grant bail, said bail was a matter for the High Court and an application was being lodged.

Judge King remanded the accused in custody to appear via video link next Wednesday, March 6, at Tralee District Court.