Man accused of murdering Kieran Quilligan to apply for bail

The case was adjourned to August 2 — the first of the remand courts held during the general closure of courts for August

Kieran Quilligan’s remains were found following an extensive search in East Cork. File picture: Dan Linehan

A 26-year-old man accused of murdering 47-year-Kieran Quilligan, whose remains were found following an extensive search in East Cork, plans to apply to the High Court to be released on bail.

This emerged on Tuesday at a brief hearing at Cork District Court where 26-year-old Luke Taylor of no fixed address, and formerly of Cherry Lawn, Blackrock, Cork, appeared by video link from prison.