Ardara murder accused to face Central Criminal Court trial
Michael Maloney, a 32-year-old of Loughros Point, Ardara, who is charged with the murder of Stephen McCahill in Ardara, appeared at Letterkenny District Court via video link from Castlrea Prison
A man charged with the murder of Ardara businessman Stephen McCahill faces trial in the Central Criminal Court.
A book of evidence is due to be served on Michael Maloney next month.
Maloney, a 32-year-old of Loughros Point, Ardara, appeared at Letterkenny District Court via video link from Castlerea Prison.
Garda Sergeant Jim Collins told the court that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has consented for Maloney to be sent for trial to the Central Criminal Court.
Sergeant Collins sought a four-week remand to allow for the service of a book of evidence.
Sligo-based solicitor Mark Mullaney told Maloney what the application was and asked if he consented.
“Yeah,” replied the accused man, dressed in a grey tracksuit.
Judge Emile Daly adjourned the case to May 25 for the service of a book of evidence.
Maloney is charged with the murder of Ardara businessman Stephen McCahill at his home at Beagh, Ardara in the early hours of Monday, January 5, 2026.
He is charged that on January 5, at Beagh, Ardara, he did murder Stephen McCahill.
The charge is contrary to Common Law and as provided for by Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1964.
Mr McCahill, a 66-year-old father-of-two, was killed at his home at Beagh, Ardara in the early hours of Monday, January 5th.
Maloney was arrested a short time later and charged with his murder at a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court. He has been in custody in Castlerea Prison since that court appearance in January.