Midlands 103

Search

Listen Live

On Air Now

Noon - 3:00pm

The Afternoon Show

Rosé & Bruno Mars

Apt

Five People Charged In Ashling Murphy Investigation

Wednesday, 14 June 2023 12:57

They appeared in court earlier today.

Five people have been charged in relation to the investigation into the death of Ashling Murphy.

They appeared before Tullamore District Court earlier today.

34-year-old Marek Puska, Lubomir Puska, who is 35, and 34-year-old Lucia Istokova were charged with witholding information which could have led to securing the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of an alleged offender, on dates between the 12th and 27th of January last year.

33-year-old Jozefina Grundzova and Viera Gazoiva, who is 38, were charged with impeding the arrest of an alleged offender on dates between 12 and 14 January 2022.

The charges in relation to them are alleged to have happened at Tullamore Garda Station.

Their addresses can't be revealed, by court order.

All five were granted bail today and are due back before Tullamore District Court next month.

23-year-old Offaly school teacher Ashling Murphy was killed in Tullamore on January 12th, last year.

The trial of the man accused of her murder, 32-year-old Jozef Puska, is due to take place later this year.

More from Midlands News

Fast Track Citizenship Proposed For Immigrants Serving In Defence Forces

The proposal is aimed at increasing recruitment numbers in the Irish military.
Gardaí Investigating Spate Of Laois Thefts

Clothing was among the items stolen.
Westmeath Councillor Wants Short Term Let Planning Exemptions For Self Caterers

David Jones is calling for intervention from the Housing Minister.
Plans For 27-Acre Midlands Soccer Facility Rejected

Midlands Schoolboy/Girls League's proposed centre of excellence has been turned down.
Laois Senator Rails Against Rent Pressure Zone Legislation

The Residential Tenancies Bill is moving through the final stages of the legislative process.
Managers Should Consider Remote Work Where Possible - FRS

New research from JobLeads shows just 3.7% of jobs in Ireland are fully remote.
Tourism Minister Welcomes Government Short-Term Let Restrictions

Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke says the plan will strike a balance for short term lets.
Former Portlaoise Prison Assistant Governor Criticises Psychiatric Prisoner Numbers

38 people are being held in prisons currently.
Midlands Local Authority Submits Plans To Extend Living City Initiative

Simon Harris is expected to extend the measures until 2030.
Laois Commuters Spend Up To Two Hours A Day Travelling To Work

The local authority carried out a survey.
"Clarity, Honesty And Fairness Must Come Before Profits" - Midlands MEP

It comes as Dawn Farm Foods is importing beef from Brazil.
Rent Increases Hit Westmeath Council Tenants

Carers allowance is counted as income in Westmeath’s rent calculations.
NUJ Warn Oireachtas AI Threatening Journalism

Assistant General Secretary of the NUJ, Ferbane's Séamus Dooley has spoken to the AI Committee.
Midlands Tourism Businesses Awarded For Excellence

Clonmacnoise Visitor Centre, Sean's Bar and the Sheraton Athlone Hotel have all picked up CIE Tours Awards.
Man Accused Of Murder In 5 Star Laois Hotel Pleads Not Guilty

Henry McGowan killed his father in Ballyfin Demesne in November 2024.
Time To Move On From Bord Bia Bickering - Midlands MEP

It follows Dawn Farm Foods beef supplies coming from Brazil.
Three Midlands Schools In Line For New Special Classes

38 more special classes have been approved, bringing the total to 301 nationwide.
Two Men Hospitalised Following Midlands Assault

Two men have been seriously injured following the assault in Longford Town yesterday evening.
Midlands Wind Farm Opponents Face ‘Uphill Battle’

The group is raising concerns over the projects.
Laois Councillor Wants Clarity On NDP

Conor Bergin wants the full list of projects included in the plan.

Download Our App

Never miss a moment from Midlands 103