Man pleads not guilty to murdering grandfather in Donegal Gaeltacht

A 39-year-old man from Carrickcoyle, Derrybeg in County Donegal has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of his grandfather, Derek Burns, aged 78, who died on 19 December 2023 following an assault at the family home. The accused also pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to four additional charges arising from 17 December 2023, including criminal damage, making threats, and two counts of…