Proceedings are expected to get underway later in the trial of a man accused of the murder of Natalie McNally in Co Armagh four years ago. The 32-year-old, who worked in marketing, had been 15 weeks pregnant when she was killed. She died at her home in Lurgan on December 18th 2022. Stephen McCullagh, 35, from Woodland Gardens, Lisburn, has denied murdering her.

Jury Selection in Natalie McNally Case

Jury selection is expected to take place at Belfast Crown Court on Monday. Ms McNally’s family had feared the trial would be further delayed. This comes as criminal barristers continue strike action in a long-running dispute over legal aid fees paid. The escalated action effectively halted Crown Court cases involving people who required legal aid. However, the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) agreed to exempt the case from the industrial action. Mr Justice Patrick Kinney expressed his gratitude at the barristers making the case an exemption from their strike. These comments came during during a preliminary hearing in January. By Rebecca Black, Press Association For the latest Waterford News and Sport, tune into WLR News on the hour and download the WLR App for news on demand.