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THE inquest into the death of a man who was shot seven times in Ard- nacrusha has been adjourned, as the Garda investigation into the death is ongoing.
The inquest into the death of Aidan Kelly (21), College Avenue, Moy- ross, Limerick, opened at the Ennis Coroner’s Court last Wednesday.
The body of the young mechanic
was discovered at Blackwater, Ard- nacrusha on May 10, 2006. State Pa- thologist, Dr Marie Cassidy said the cause of death was gunshot wounds to the head, with gunshot wounds to the trunk a contributory factor.
County Coroner Isobel O’Dea ad- journed the inquest for a year and said she was conscious that a Garda investigation into the death was on- going.
She said that evidence given at the
inquest confirmed that Mr Kelly died at Blackwater, Ardnacrusha. Garda Bernard Casey said he had been called to a shooting incident at Blackwater. At the scene, Garda Ca- sey observed medics attempting to resuscitate a young male.
“I could see it was Aidan Kelly, who was known to me,” he said.
A full-length rifle and Mr Kelly’s car, a Silver Astra, were also noted at the scene by the garda.
The deceased’s father, Liam Kelly Snr identified the body of his son at the scene.
Dr Cassidy said a post mortem had revealed seven gunshot wounds to the head and body of Mr Kelly.
Ms O’Dea extended her sympa- thy to the family and friends of Mr Kah
‘“T hope that in the fullness of time, the gardai will be able to complete their investigation,” she said.