Nathan Hanlon, who is charged with the murder of Ian Walsh in Carrick-on-Suir appeared before Clonmel Court today
A 19-year-old man who has been charged with the murder of Ian Walsh in Carrick-on-Suir on August 2 was brought before Clonmel District Court again today, Tuesday August 26.
Nathan Hanlon, with an address at 1 Castle View, Ballyneale, appeared before Judge Miriam Walsh on Tuesday evening shortly after 5.30.
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He was remanded in custody with consent to appear in person before Clonmel District Court again on September 23.
Hanlon, who did not speak in court during the three-minute hearing, is charged with the murder of Ian Walsh at 62 Ravenswood, Cregg Road, Carrick-on-Suir on August 2.
Sgt Thomas O'Brien told Judge Walsh that the DPP has consented to a four-week adjournment.
John Joy,Solicitor who represented the defendant, said there may be a bail application in the interim.
Judge Walsh asked if there was progress made on the psychological assessment that was approved at a previous hearing.
John Joy said progress was being made on that matter. Judge Walsh gave a direction asking the governor to expedite the matter.
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The funeral of Ian Walsh, a native of Waterford city who was an Irish Rail enthusiast, took place in Cork. His body was found at his home on August 4 at Ravenswood and the investigation was upgraded to murder three days later.
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