Two men have been charged in connection with the death of a 48 year old who was attending a stag party in Athlone over the weekend.
The pair were brought before a special late night sitting of Mullingar District Court.
48 year old Paul 'Babs' Connolly from Edenderry in Co. Offaly was at a stag party in Athlone when he was assaulted on Church Street in the town in the early hours of Saturday morning.
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Two large data centres in Dublin have been given the go-ahead, despite objections from environmental groups.
Amazon have been granted planning permission by Dublin City Council for the construction of the buildings in Clonshaugh Business and Technology Park.
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The Gardai will have a new look from today.
Members of the Force will carry out their duties from now on in a more casual style of uniform.
The new look, during the 100th anniversary year of the founding of the Force, is only the third time a formal change of uniform has taken place.
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A status orange thunderstorm is in effect for Cork and the rest of Munster up until 4pm
Heavy rain and and hail is expected in places, while there is a risk of spot flooding where heavy downpours occur
