Mayo man on trial for arson and making threat to woman - Courts News Ireland

A man has gone on trial in Mayo accused of arson and making threats to kill or cause serious harm.   Eamon Maughan (28) of Castlegrove, Castlebar, Co Mayo, has pleaded not guilty to committing arson at the same address on October 29, 2025.   He has also denied threatening to kill or cause serious harm to a woman on the same occasion.    A jury

A man has gone on trial in Mayo accused of arson and making threats to kill or cause serious harm. Eamon Maughan (28) of Castlegrove, Castlebar, Co Mayo, has pleaded not guilty to committing arson at the same address on October 29, 2025. He has also denied threatening to kill or cause serious harm to a woman on the same occasion. A jury of seven men and five women was sworn in before Judge Eoin Garavan at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court. The trial is set to last for two to three days.