A MAN made no reply after he was charged with the murder of a 34-year-old dad-of-two.
Christopher Kelly, also 34, was brought before Judge David McHugh at Dublin District Court this afternoon over the killing of Joseph McEvoy.
Mr McEvoy died after he was fatally stabbed in the Shancastle Close area in Clondalkin, west Dublin in the early hours of Monday.
In court, Detective Sergeant Sean Cosgrove gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution.
He said the accused was arrested at Ronanstown Garda Station after 3pm today.
Kelly was charged at 3.58pm with the murder of Mr McEvoy and made “no reply”.
Kelly, who has an address in Shancastle Park, was handed a true copy of the charge sheet.
He was remanded in custody to appear before Cloverhill District Court via video link on Friday at 10am.
An application for legal aid was granted after the court heard that Kelly was not in receipt of social welfare.
A murder investigation was launched on Monday after Mr McEvoy was fatally injured before 5.50am on Monday following a series of incidents.
McEvoy, who was a talented footballer and had no involvement in crime, died from his injuries in hospital.
Locals in Clondalkin have told of their shock at the death.
TRIBUTES
Dozens of tributes have also been left on various social media platforms.
His relative Mia McEvoy said: “Our Joey – you’ll be truly missed – we love you lots.”
Family pal Roisin Nolan added: “RIP Joey. Thinking of Emma and your children.
“You are a true gentleman. Thinking of your family.
“May you get the best bed in heaven.”
DEVASTATED
Another pal said: “Rest in peace Joey. God love his poor family. This is heartbreaking news.”
His football club Quarryvale FC also remembered him and added: “We are devastated to hear of the loss of our club captain Joey.
“The nicest man you’d ever meet and an absolute warrior on the pitch.
“Big Joe Mac was the life of every party and nothing will feel the same with him gone.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this horrible time. Rest in peace Joe.”
Following the killing, a garda liaison officer has been appointed to work directly with his family.
His family were last night finalising details for his funeral.
