The incident allegedly occurred in January of last year.
The trial gets under way in Carlow today of a man accused of bringing his dead uncle to a local post office to collect his pension.
41 Year old Declan Haughney, of Pollerton Road in Carlow is charged with deception over an incident in which he allegedly brought the body of his uncle Peadar Doyle into Hoseys Post Office on January 21 last year.
The case will be heard before Carlow Circuit Court.
Free Heart Health Checks In Laois Today
The Irish Heart Foundation's Mobile Health Unit is in Portarlington this morning.
Laois Fire Fighters Tackle Latest Bog Blaze
Fire fighters have been dealing with bog fires across the Midlands for weeks.
"Great" Local Link Midlands Route Mothballed Over Funding Gap
It's hoped the route's launch will be confirmed after Budget 2027.
Temperatures Of 30 Degrees Forecast For Leinster Counties
A high temperature warning is now in effect for Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath.
Planning Permission Approved For New 800 Pupil Secondary School In Midlands
The Coláiste Phobal in Roscrea has been given the green light.
Annual Rose Of Tralee Tour Underway
Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh is one of this year's contestants.
Longford-Westmeath TD Urges Action On Vacant HSE-Owned Buildings
120 HSE-owned buildings have been vacant for over 12 months, including 11 in Westmeath.
Taoiseach Backs Offaly Camino Proposal
The initiative would aim to develop the Grand Canal Greenway into a tourist destination.
