Man charged over murder of woman in Dublin apartment

Austin Mangan (50) appeared before a special sitting of Dublin District Court

Gardaí attend the scene in Ashtown where Maud Coffey was found dead. Photo: Tom Honan for The Irish Times.
Gardaí attend the scene in Ashtown where Maud Coffey was found dead. Photo: Tom Honan for The Irish Times.

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a woman who was fatally stabbed in Ashtown, Dublin, in recent days.

Austin Mangan (50), who has an address in Dublin 9, was charged over the murder and appeared before a special sitting of Dublin District Court on Saturday night.

Austin Mangan (50) who appeared in court charged with the murder of Maud Coffey in Ashton Dublin
Austin Mangan (50) who appeared in court charged with the murder of Maud Coffey in Ashton Dublin

Maud Coffey was found dead in an apartment at Royal Canal Park, Ashtown, Dublin 15 on Friday.

Ms Coffey was aged in her 40s, and it is believed she knew the accused.

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Maud Coffey was found dead at an apartment in Royal Canal Park in Ashtown on Friday
Maud Coffey was found dead at an apartment in Royal Canal Park in Ashtown on Friday

Mr Mangan had been arrested on suspicion of murder on Friday, a number of hours after the body of Ms Coffey was found.

Peter Connolly, a solicitor acting for the accused, requested his client undergo a psychiatric assessment.

Mr Mangan was remanded in custody to Cloverhill Prison and is to appear before another court hearing on Friday, January 20th.

Jack Power

Jack Power

Jack Power is acting Europe Correspondent of The Irish Times