A man has been charged in connection with the death of Eddie Friel in Killybegs, Co Donegal on Sunday.
James Spendley (57), of St Cummins Hill, Killybegs, appeared before Judge Sandra Murphy at Carrick-on-Shannon District Court on Tuesday afternoon.
Det Garda Niall Brady of Ballyshannon Garda station gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution.
He told the court he arrested the accused at 4.08am on Tuesday and formally charged and cautioned Mr Spendley with Section 4 Assault causing harm under the Non-fatal Offences against the Person Act 1997 at 4.47am.
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He said Mr Spendley made no reply to the charge.
Mr Friel, who was in his 60s, was found dead at his home in Harbour View, Killybegs, shortly after midday on Sunday.
Defence solicitor Gerard McGovern made no application for bail and said there were other ongoing matters that were “three quarters sorted”.
Sgt Derek Butler applied to have the accused remanded in custody. Judge Murphy remanded Mr Spendley in custody to next appear before Sligo District Court via video link on Wednesday. She then indicated he will then be further remanded to Sligo District Court on April 24th.
Mr Spendley said “thank you” to the judge and Mr McGovern applied for legal aid for his client, who he said was currently in receipt of a disability payment as “he has a condition”.
Legal aid was assigned to Mr McGovern by Judge Murphy and Mr Spendley was then led from court into custody.
