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A MAN has been charged with the murder of his father at a luxury hotel in Co. Laois. Tourist Henry McGowan, of Clinton Street in Brooklyn, New York, was charged with murder following an incident at The Lodge at the Ballyfin Demense estate in Ballyfin. An investigation is underway into the death of a man at the five star Ballyfin Estate in Co Laois His father, John McGowan, was … [Read more...] about Man charged with murdering his father at five-star hotel in Ireland

TWO people have been arrested after heroin worth €36k was seized by gardaí in Co. Galway. The drugs were found when officers from the Galway Divisional Drugs Unit stopped a car in Cappataggle at around 11pm last night (November 13). Gardaí seized heroin worth an estimated €36k in Galway last night Upon inspection, heroin worth an estimated €35,700 was found in the … [Read more...] about Heroin worth €36k seized by gardaí in Galway

GARDAÍ are today renewing their appeal for information on teenage girl who is missing from Co. Meath. Chloe McDonagh, 15, who is missing from Navan, was last seen in Ashbourne town centre on Thursday, November 7 at approximately 2pm. Chloe is described as being approximately 5' 5" in height, with a slim build. She has long blonde hair and blue eyes. It is not known what she was … [Read more...] about Gardaí renew appeal for Co. Meath teen missing since last week

A CONCERT by Irish-speaking rap trio Kneecap will go ahead this month it has been confirmed. The gig, which was due to be held at St Columb’s Park on November 2, has been moved to Templemore Sports Complex where it will take place on November 23. Complaints were made by some residents who claimed the original venue was not a suitable location for Kneecap’s music – which … [Read more...] about Kneecap concert in Derry gets go-ahead at new venue

PAUL MESCAl wowed the crowds in London last night as the world premiere of Gladiator II took place in Leicester Square. The Normal People actor, who hails from Maynooth in Co. Kildare, was joined by a host of the stars from the film, including Denzel Washintgon, Connie Nielson and Pedro Pascal, as well as the film’s director Ridley Scott. Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal attend the … [Read more...] about Andrew Scott joins Paul Mescal on red carpet for world premiere of Gladiator II