A Clare man has been charged with the murder of mother of two, Sharon Bennett.
34-year-old Patrick Ballard of Ashford Court Hotel, Ennis appeared before Ennis District Court today after being charged with the murder of the 29-year-old Wexford woman.
Mr Ballard had initially been charged with assault causing harm in Ennis on January 28th.
Ms Bennett died 13 days later at University Hospital Limerick.
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Mr Ballard was granted legal aid and will be psychiatrically assessed in prison.
He was remanded in custody to appear before Gort District Court tomorrow.