BREAKING: Two men appear in court charged with murdering Limerick man following violent incident

TWO men appeared in court after they were charged with murdering a Limerick man following an incident in Monasterevin, County Kildare last year.

Sean Kavanagh, aged 24, who has an address at St Mary's Lane, Monasterevin and Calvin Dunne, aged 22, who has an address at Abbey View, Monasterevin are both charged with the murder of 29-year-old Dylan McCarthy from Kilmallock, who died on August 22 last.

The defendants both face a further allegation of violent disorder while Sean Kavanagh faces a further allegation of assault causing harm

During a procedural hearing at Naas District Court this Tuesday, evidence relating to the arrest of Sean Kavanagh was given by Detective Garda Orla Higgins.

The court was told the defendant made no reply to the allegations when charged shortly before 11.30pm on Monday.

Detective Garda Seamus Doyle said he detained Calvin Dunne at 7.35pm on Monday and that he was then conveyed to Kildare Town garda station. He remained silent after being charged.

Detective Garda Doyle said an incident took place at Dublin Road, Monasterevin, on August 21 last.

He said it will be alleged there was "a large altercation" between two groups of people during which Dylan McCarthy was assaulted, resulting in his death.

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Judge Desmond Zaidan noted in each case that bail applications can only be made in the High Court given that a murder charge exists.

He said that both men are presumed innocent and he expressed sympathy with members of Dylan McCarthy’s family, who attended the brief hearing.

The court was also told that a family liaison officer has been appointed by the gardaí.

Sergeant Dave Hanrahan confirmed directions have been received to have the case heard before a jury at the Central Criminal Court.

Solicitor Fergal Boyle indicated that Calvin Dunne is not working and Matt Byrne, solicitor, said his co-defendant -  Sean Kavanagh -  works as a general operative for “a large manufacturing company in Kildare” and that he will make an application for free legal aid.

The defendants were remanded in custody and the case was adjourned to Naas District Court this coming Thursday when the defendants will appear again via videolink.

A book of evidence will now be prepared.