Mum charged with murder of her two children and in car blaze
Detective Sergeant David Donnelly told Judge Owens that he charged her with two counts of murder at 7.22pm.
She is accused of the murders of Thelma and Michael Dennany at Lackan, Multyfarnham, on September 9, contrary to common law. Gardai applied for a remand in custody to appear at Athlone District Court via video link next Wednesday.Ms Egar, dressed in a purple hooded zipped top, black trousers and navy shoes, leaned forward and bowed her head at the start of the hearing but then turned and faced the judge. However, she remained silent throughout the proceedings.
Legal aid was granted after the judge noted the solicitor had shown the investigation team a statement of Ms Egar’s means.