Murder trial jury hears of alleged Facebook admission by accused

A jury in the trial of a Waterford man charged with murdering Martin Brophy has heard that a Facebook message from what was believed to be the accused said that he "hit him five times with a block".

William Moran (20) of Connolly Place, Waterford City is charged with murdering Martin Brophy (22) at the old Waterford Institute of Technology building between May 19th and May 21 2012.

Mr Moran has pleaded not guilty to the charge and is currently on trial at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin.

Stephen Dundon told Michael Delaney SC, prosecuting, that he knew the accused in 2012.

Mr Delaney asked if he had a Facebook account in 2012 and if he chatted with anyone on May 20th, 2012.

"I did - (chat) with a few people. I can't remember everybody - William Patrick Moran, the accused."

When asked if he recalled what the conversation was about Mr Dundon replied “about playing Playstation, about going out and the assault”.

When asked what was said he replied “he hit him five times with a block”.

Mr Delaney asked where this had happened to which Mr Dundon replied “the drinking spot - the old warehouse”.

The trial continues before Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy and a jury of four women and eight men.