Laois brothers jailed for raping woman in hotel

Two Laois brothers have been jailed for three years for raping a woman in a hotel, despite claims by prosecution witness 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 because of this he could not impose a non-custodial sentence.