A Donegal man, charged with the murder of Ardara businessman Stephen McCahill, has been remanded in custody.
Michael Maloney (32) of Loughros Point, Ardara appeared before Letterkenny District Court this morning via video link from Castlerea Prison.
He is charged with murdering Stephen McCahill at Beagh, Ardara, on Monday, January 5.
The charge is Contrary to Common Law and as provided for by Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1964.
During a brief hearing, Maloney was remanded in custody for four weeks until February 9, for DPP directions.
Maloney had appeared at a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court last Tuesday evening.
During that hearing, solicitor for the accused, Mr Mark Mullaney, made an application for legal aid, stating that his client was in receipt of social welfare.
He told the court that his client has a diagnosed psychiatric illness, for which he is prescribed twice daily medication. Mr Mullaney requested his client continues to receive his medication.
Garda Sergeant Jim Collins asked the court to have the accused remanded in custody to appear by videolink to Letterkenny District Court today.
Mr McCahill was found dead at a location near Ardara in the early hours of Monday morning, January 5.
His funeral took place in Ardara on Saturday.
Michael Maloney and Stephen McCahill.
