A murder trial jury was discharged this week after saying they could not agree on a verdict.
Keith Brady, 30, of Cartron Estate, Sligo had pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to the manslaughter of 59-year-old Martin 'Matt' Kivlehan at New Apartments, Holborn St, Sligo on 2-3 August 2015.
His plea was not accepted and he underwent a two-week trial at the Central Criminal Court.
During the trial the jury heard that Mr Kivlehan died from two stab wounds to the neck.
Mr Brady accepted that he stabbed the deceased and caused his death and the six women and five men were asked to decide if that amounted to murder or manslaughter.
Shortly before 3pm on Monday the jury foreman handed a note to Justice Paul McDermott to say they would not be able to reach a unanimous verdict.
Justice McDermott told them they could return a verdict if ten of them agreed.
Less than one hour later they returned and the foreman told the registrar that they had not reached a majority verdict and had written "disagreement" on the issue paper.
Justice McDermott thanked them for their service and exempted them from further service for 20 years.
He remanded Mr Brady until 4 December on the off-chance that there is an opportunity to deal with the matter."
