The identity of an infant who had died within minutes of birth was used in a social welfare scam in Co Meath, a court has heard.

Four people have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Tullamore, Co Offaly, last month.

A 22-year-old man is due to appear in court again charged with the murder of Derek McDonagh.

A 22-year-old man has been remanded in custody after being charged with the murder of a father of one in Co. Offaly yesterday.

A man is to appear in court in Tullamore this evening charged in connection with the stabbing to death of Derek McDonagh in Offaly yesterday.

Three men remain in custody this morning following the fatal stabbing of a man in Tullamore, Co Offaly yesterday.

A GRIEF-STRICKEN family is today trying to come to terms with the murder of a much-loved son in broad daylight.