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A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a well-known businessman in County Donegal.
Michael Maloney, 32, of Loughross Point, Ardara, is charged with the murder of Stephen McCahill, who was found dead following an assault at his home outside the town on Monday morning.
The married father of two, in his sixties, was a prominent businessman, community activist and publican.
Maloney appeared at a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court on Tuesday.
The court heard that he was arrested at Ballyshannon Garda Station and did not reply when the single charge of murder was put to him.
A defence solicitor asked the court that his client be given the necessary medical and psychiatric treatment for a diagnosed psychiatric condition, Irish broadcaster RTÉ has reported.
Maloney was remanded into custody and is set to appear before Letterkenny District Court by video link next week.
The accused, Michael Maloney, is a popular musician with more than 15 million streams on Spotify, was handcuffed when brought into Letterkenny Courthouse flanked by detectives;
Numerous tributes have been made to the businessman who co-owned the Corner House bar in Ardara and who was also an auctioneer.
Among the tributes was one from popstar Imelda May, who was in Mr McCahill’s bar last Saturday night and was pictured with the publican.
Donegal’s first All-Ireland GAA captain and Donegal County Councillor, Anthony Molloy, also paid tribute to Mr McCahill, describing him as a true friend.
Mr McCahill is survived by his wife Marietta, his grown-up children Stephen and Gemma, extended family and a wide circle of friends.
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