Woman (20s) arrested in connection with fatal stabbing of Ger Kennelly in Kerry

A woman has been arrested as part of the investigation into the killing of a man in Co Kerry in May.

Gardaí said in a statement that they "continue to investigate all the circumstances" surrounding the death of Kennelly, aged in his 40s, which occurred following an incident in Knockanure, Co. Kerry, in the early hours of Monday 27th May.

The woman, aged in her 20s, is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in the Kerry Division.

Kieran Brady, 35, of Athea in Co Limerick was already previously charged with Mr Kennelly's manslaughter.

Garda were opposed to bail for Brady during his court case in May, as he was charged with manslaughter, which a Garda representative said is considered a serious crime and, if convicted, would result in a custodial sentence.

Gardaí said that their opposition to bail was also based on the nature and strength of the evidence.