Man who murdered ex-girlfriend in grounds of Clare church loses bid to get out of prison

High Court judge said Raymond Donovan's claim had caused distress to the victim's family and should never have been taken

A 2009 file photo of Raymond Donovan of New Houses, Cooraclare, Co Clare. In June 2006 he was sentenced to the mandatory term of life imprisonment for murdering Ann Walsh (23) in Kilrush Co Clare in 2005. Picture: IrishPhotoDesk

A man who murdered his ex-girlfriend in the grounds of a Co Clare church has lost his bid to get out of prison.

A High Court judge said the claim by Raymond Donovan should never have been taken.