Man to appear in court over Donegal murders

Julian Cuddihy of Churchtown, Carndonagh has been remanded in custody after appearing before a special sitting of Ballyshannon District Court last night.

The bodies of 73 year old Kathleen and 77 year old Jimmy Cuddihy were found at their home in Carndonagh on Thursday morning.

Judge Kevin Kilrane granted free legal aid and recommended that Julian Cuddihy undergo a psychiatric assessment in the coming days.

Stephen Maguire, Editor of Donegal Daily-Dot-Com, was in court last night and says it was a brief appearance.