Cavan man pleads guilty to murdering mother

Danny Heyneman was arraigned before the Central Criminal Court this afternoon, where prosecution senior counsel Gerardine Small said the defendant could be arraigned on two charges.

The 32-year-old, with an address at Kilnavart, Ballyconnell in Co Cavan, pleaded guilty to a charge that he murdered Annie Heyneman at that address on 11 January, 2025.

He also admitted attempting to murder Henk Heyneman at the same address on the same date.

Ms Small told the court that victim impact statements would be required.

Keith Spencer BL, representing Danny Heyneman, asked that an education and governors' reports be prepared in respect of his client.

He told the court the defence intends to use parts of a previously prepared psychiatric report at the sentencing hearing.

Mr Justice Paul McDermott fixed a sentencing date of 19 May.

He said he would hear background evidence to the case and victim impact statements on that date.

The judge also directed that education and governors' reports be prepared.