Two men have appeared in Blanchardstown Court this morning charged with the murder of Alan Hall who was attacked in his home in Dublin last May.
Derek Coady, 30, from Nugget Cottages in Bluebell and Conor Curran, 34, from Drumcarra Grove in Tallaght were also charged with arson with intent to endanger life.
Detectives brought the two men to court this morning.
They were arrested last night in connection with the murder of Mr Hall, a father of two who previously worked as a butcher and lived alone in a bungalow on Bluebell Avenue in Dublin.
His body was discovered after the Fire Brigade arrived at his home on 18 May last year. Mr Hall had been attacked and an attempt had also been made to set fire to the scene.
Two detectives gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution in court today.
Detective Garda Patrick Cullen said Mr Coady, who is unemployed, replied no comment when he was charged with the two offences last night.
Detective Sergeant Dara Kenny said Mr Curran, who was a self-employed construction worker, was arrested in Cork city at 7pm yesterday.
When charged in Clondakin Garda Station three hours later, he made no reply to the charges.
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There was no application for bail as it cannot be granted in the district court on a murder charge.
However, defence solicitors told the court that both men will be applying to the High Court for bail.
Judge Gerard Jones remanded both men to appear again by video link at Cloverhill District Court next Thursday.
He also directed that Mr Coady receive medical attention as required during a mandatory two-week Covid isolation in custody.
