Brothers jailed for rape in hotel room

TWO Laois brothers have been jailed for three years for raping a woman in a hotel, despite a prosecution witness claim that he was put under pressure by gardaí when making his statement.

Eamonn, aged 33, of Dunamaise, Stradbally, and Seamie Flanagan, aged 40, of Ashley Gardens, Portlaoise, continue to deny the offences and have not shown remorse.

Mr Justice Garrett Sheehan said that because of this he could not impose a non-custodial sentence.