Court approves bail for Howth murder accused

The High Court has approved bail conditions for a man charged with the murder of his wife in Howth, Co Dublin two weeks ago.

The High Court has approved bail conditions for a man charged with the murder of his wife in Howth, Co Dublin two weeks ago.

Éamon Lillis  (51), of Rowan Hill, Windgate Road, Howth, was granted bail in his own bond of €150,000 during a High Court sitting at Cloverhill Court in Dublin this morning.

He is charged with murdering Celine Cawley (46) at their home on December 15th.

Judge Patrick McCarthy consented to the terms of bail agreed between Mr Lillis' representative Michael O'Higgins SC and Grainne O'Neill BL, for the DPP.

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During a brief hearing, Judge McCarthy consented that Mr Lillis be released on his own bond of €150,000 - of which €75,000 was to be lodged.

An independent surety of €50,000 or two sureties of €25,000 were also sought under the conditions of bail.

The conditions also stated that Mr Lillis must reside at his home in Howth or at another address agreed with gardaí and that he must sign on at Howth Garda Station between the hours of 9am and 9pm daily.

Mr Lillis remains in custody in Cloverhill prison.

Steven Carroll

Steven Carroll

Steven Carroll is an Assistant News Editor with The Irish Times