An American man in his 60s had arrived in Ireland to assist his son amid concerns due to the way the younger man was acting, hours before the older man was fatally assaulted in the leisure complex of the luxury five-star resort Ballyfin Demesne in Co Laois.
The victim’s son, who is in his 30s and is also from the US, is a suspect for the fatal assault, and remained in Garda custody on Wednesday night.
The crime scene inside the country house hotel, located on the 600-acre demesne, was sealed off throughout Wednesday, and underwent an examination by Garda forensic experts following the assault on Tuesday night. The victim, who had travelled from New York, was found injured and unresponsive just before 8pm.
News in IrelandThe Big Read
Winter Woodland, Avondale, Co Wicklow
Christmas is coming: 12 family experiences to get you into the festive spirit: It might feel like the Halloween decor has only just been packed away but Christmas is fast approaching. How will you choose to celebrate the season this year? Whether you want to be dazzled by the lights at Dublin Zoo, soak up the Christmas cheer (and buy those last minute gifts) at a craft fair or you fancy a festive train ride – there’s luckily no end to the possibilities. We’ve put together suggestions of 12 fun things to do with the family across Ireland.OpinionBusinessSportsWorldLife & StyleRestaurant review: A delightful Dublin neighbourhood spot with tasty food and keen prices: Will Monaghan’s story is one of grit, resilience and pizza. His first restaurant, One Society, on Gardiner Street in Dublin 1, has been a cornerstone of Dublin’s cafe scene for six years, yet, despite stabilising after the turbulence of 2023 – which included the riots that nearly wiped him out – the future is looking less certain. The summer season, usually his busiest, was hit by the economic forces that have besieged restaurateurs around the country, leaving him wondering if the Gardiner Street restaurant has a future beyond January 2025. But rather than accept defeat, Monaghan has doubled down and decided to expand with this new Smithfield venue. Podcast Highlights
Election Daily: Eoghan Murphy gives Fine Gael another headache Why not try one of our Crosswords & Puzzles?Like this?
Get the best content direct to your inbox by signing up to one of our newsletters