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THE trial of a 19-year-old student, accused of murdering Ennis school- boy Michael Doherty, will enter its fifth day today.
John McGovern, of Ballyduff, Barefield, Ennis, has pleaded not guilty to murdering Michael Doherty (14), outside Supermac’s restaurant, O’Connell Street, Ennis, on June 23, 2007. He has also pleaded not guilty to producing a knife in the course of a dispute, on the same date.
The case is being heard at the Cen- tral Criminal Court sitting in En- nis. Over four days last week the trial heard from 47 witnesses. These included gardai, forensic experts, friends of the accused, friends of the deceased and independent witnesses, who were in Ennis on the night of Mr Doherty’s death. The prosecution is expected to conclude its evidence to- day (Tuesday).
The trial, before Mr Justice Paul Carney and a jury of eight men and four women, is due to conclude later this week.