Convicted murderer who claimed he accidentally shot man he blamed for brother's suicide loses appeal

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A convicted murder who claimed he accidentally shot the man he blamed for his brother's suicide has lost an appeal against conviction.

Michael Collins (34), with an address at Upper Kilmona, Grenagh, Co Cork had pleaded not guilty to the murder of Packie Hogan (42) at Glen Road, Ballinaraha, Blarney, Co Cork on February 10, 2011.