33-year-old Mr. Puska of Lynally Grove, Mucklagh, Co. Offaly, denies murdering Ms. Murphy on the 12th of January, 2022.

A jury of nine men and three women were sworn in to hear the case

According to the local man, a member of hospital staff at the Midlands Region Hospital in Tullamore was using a vape device at his bedside while working.

23-year-old Ashling Murphy died while out for a run along the Grand Canal in Tullamore, Co Offaly on the 12th of January 2022.

She died while she was out for a run along the Grand Canal in Tullamore on January 12th, 2022.

It's believed the boy knew the woman but their relationship is not known.

Gardaí say investigations are at an early stage and no further details are available at this time.

The M6 is closed westbound between Junctions 5 and 6, with diversions in place.