Sanjeev Chada further remanded over murder of sons

Father accused of killing Eoghan (10) and Ruairí (5) last month

File photo of Sanjeev Chada  arriving at Swinford District Court, Co Mayo earlier this month where he was charged with the murders of his two sons.  Photograph: PA Wire
File photo of Sanjeev Chada arriving at Swinford District Court, Co Mayo earlier this month where he was charged with the murders of his two sons. Photograph: PA Wire

A man charged with the murder of his two sons has been further remanded in custody.

Sanjeev Chada (43) appeared at Harristown District Court beside Castlerea prison in Co Roscommon this morning.

He is charged with the murders of his sons Eoghan (10) and Ruairí (5) last month.

The bodies of Eoghan and Ruairí Chada from Ballinkillen, Co Carlow were discovered near Westport in Co Mayo on Monday July 29th after they went missing from their home the previous day.

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Defence solicitor James Hanley consented to Mr Chada being remanded in custody to appear before Harristown District Court on September 20th