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Man suspected of killing Gracie Spinks ‘deemed low risk by police over stalking’

The man believed to have fatally stabbed Gracie Spinks was deemed low risk by police when she reported him for stalking months earlier, her inquest has heard. Ms Spinks, 23, reported Michael Sellers to Derbyshire Police in February 2021 after ...

02 Nov 2023 at 13:28

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Laois Trad Concert for Cathal set to boost charities

A big Laois trad concert held in memory of one of their young members has resulted in three charities getting funding boosts. Spink Comhaltas organised a concert in memory of their 'dear friend', Cathal Clooney, earlier in 2024. They say ...

09 Sept 2024 at 20:33

Arts & Entertainment

In PICTURES: Laois trad music concert celebrates life of local teen

People came from far and wide as Spink Comhaltas hosted a memorial trad concert for the late Cathal Clooney on Saturday, March 2 in the Manor Hotel, Abbeyleix. Photographer Alf Harvey went along to the charity fundraising concert to ...

04 Mar 2024 at 20:33

Police still have work to do to improve stalking investigations, inquest told

Derbyshire Constabulary still has work to do to improve how officers understand risk and deal with stalking concerns following the death of Gracie Spinks, an officer has said. Detective Superintendent Darren De’ath, who leads the ...

16 Nov 2023 at 13:04

Local News

Lighting to be improved in Laois village

Council officials will visit Spink with a view to installing improved lighting. The issue was raised by Cllr John Joe Fennelly at the latest meeting of Portlaoise Municipal District. Cllr Fennelly asked in a motion "that this ...

18 Mar 2023 at 09:33

Dad of Gracie Spinks learned about bag of weapons on Facebook, inquest hears

The father of Gracie Spinks said it was “devastating” to find out on the day his daughter was stabbed to death that a rucksack full of weapons had been found nearby the month before. In a statement read out at the inquest ...

10 Nov 2023 at 15:41

Stalking victims face ‘postcode lottery’ after death of Gracie Spinks – coroner

A coroner has warned there is a “postcode lottery” for stalking victims following the inquest of a young woman who was fatally stabbed by a former colleague. Matthew Kewley said there was a lack of consistency in police ...

28 Nov 2023 at 22:03

Arts & Entertainment

Laois Comhaltas group want you to help them their Ruby year

Spink Comhaltas is looking forward to celebrating a significant “roundy” birthday in 2023. Founded on 22nd November 1983, Spink was originally formed as Ballyroan Comhaltas. It then became known as Ballyroan/Spink ...

18 Dec 2022 at 12:33

Gracie Spinks’ family’s heart ‘has been ripped out’ by her death, inquest told

Gracie Spinks’ mother said her family’s heart “has been ripped out” by the 23-year-old’s death, as relatives paid tribute to her. Ms Spinks was described as “the life of the party”, a “role model” and a “free ...

13 Nov 2023 at 13:18

Property

PICTURES: 'Surprisingly spacious' three-bedroom house in Laois village going for €185k

USE THE ARROWS ABOVE OR 'NEXT' TO BROWSE THROUGH THE FULL GALLERY Bride Street, Ballinakill, Co. Laois, R32K7F4 A surprisingly spacious three-bedroom residence in a sought-after location in a Laois village ...

27 Feb 2024 at 21:33

Pictures & Videos

PICTURES: Laois students get suited and booted for special Debs night celebrations

The students of Heywood Community School recently enjoyed a stylish night out at their Debs. Who can you spot? Pictures courtesy of Debs Ireland. USE THE ARROWS OR 'NEXT' TO BROWSE THROUGH THE FULL ...

06 Aug 2024 at 22:33

Arts & Entertainment

Restored musical jewell to be unveiled at Laois session

A special musical instrument was set to be heard in all its glory after restoration when it was played at a trad session in Laois this weekend. The monthly Traditional Irish music session at ...

27 Jan 2023 at 18:33

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