Man, 30, charged with murder at Ballyfin hotel in Laois

The five-star Ballyfin Demense in Co Laois, where the alleged murder of a US national took place. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/ RollingNews.ie

A 30-year-old man was brought before Portlaoise District Court on Thursday morning charged with murder.

Henry McGowan, with an address at 114 Clinton Street, Brooklyn, New York, USA, was charged with the offence, which allegedly took place at Ballyfin Lodge, Ballyfin, Laois, on November 12.