Second man accused of Kieran Quilligan murder to face Central Criminal Court trial

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-old Kieran Quilligan, whose remains were found following an extensive search in East Cork, was told on Thursday that the DPP has directed trial by judge and jury at the Central Criminal Court.

Luke Taylor of no fixed address, and formerly of Cherry Lawn, Blackrock, Cork, appeared by video link from prison for the brief hearing on Thursday.