A MAN has been charged with the murder of Diane Burroughs in Co Laois at the weekend.
Jason Daly (40), PJ Delaney Flats, Main Street, Mountrath, Co Laois, was brought before a sitting of Birr District Court yesterday.
Det Garda Sgt Ken Creegan told the court he had arrested and charged Mr Daly with the murder of Ms Burroughs at Portlaoise Garda station at 2.10pm yesterday.
When cautioned on the charge Mr Daly replied “guilty”, Det Garda Sgt Creegan said.
Ms Burrough’s body was discovered at a flat in Mountrath on Saturday evening. She died as a result of strangulation.
Garda Supt Philip Lyons applied to have Mr Daly remanded in custody to Cloverhill Prison to appear before Cloverhill District Court on April 21st.
Judge Catherine Staines consented to a request for legal aid and remanded Mr Daly in custody.