PPS loses Newtownbutler wedding murder bail appeal

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William (left) and Patrick (right) McGinley are charged with murdering a relative after a feud between two factions in the travelling community.

The Public Prosecution Service has lost an appeal against the granting of bail for two men charged with murdering a relative at a wedding in Fermanagh.

Patrick McGinley, 46, and his son William McGinley, 27, of Lisfarrell, Edgeworthstown, County Longford are accused of murdering Bernard McGinley.

He was shot dead outside a wedding in Newtownbutler in February.

The two men are to be released on conditions including a £50,000 cash surety and daily reports to police.

The court was told the weapon used in the shooting in February 2015 has not been recovered