Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8115Murder · Co. Laois · 5 Jul 2026

Man accused of murdering wife appears before Portlaoise District Court

Eugen Constantin (72) of 25 Church Street, Portlaoise, is accused of murdering his wife, Adina Raluca Constantin, at his address on July 5, 2026. Gardaí said the file was going to the DPP within a couple of days. He was granted bail in the High Court but had not taken it up, and he appeared before Portlaoise District Court via video link, which was reported on September 6, 2026. Judge Cody noted that a book of evidence was needed, the prosecution sought a four-week adjournment, and the case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on September 28, with the book of evidence to be served a week later.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court6 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Eugen Constantin (72) is accused of murdering his wife, Adina Raluca Constantin.
Where
The alleged murder took place at the accused's address at 25 Church Street, Portlaoise, County Laois.
When
The alleged murder took place on July 5, 2026.
Investigation
Gardaí said the file was going to the DPP in the next couple of days.
Charges
Eugen Constantin is accused of murdering Adina Raluca Constantin.
In court
  • The accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court via video link, and technical difficulties meant he could not be heard in the courtroom.
  • Judge Cody noted that a book of evidence was needed in the case.
  • The prosecution sought an adjournment of four weeks.
  • The case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on September 28, 2026, with the book of evidence to be served a week later.
Other details
The accused had been granted bail in the High Court but had not taken it up.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged murder took place at the accused's address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged murder took place on July 5, 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said the file was going to the DPP in the next couple of days. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeEugen Constantin is accused of murdering Adina Raluca Constantin. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court via video link. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge noted that a book of evidence was needed in the case. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe prosecution sought an adjournment of four weeks. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on September 28. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused had been granted bail in the High Court but was not in a position to take it up. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Sep2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man appears in Portlaoise court accused of murder

    First report of this court appearance. The accused was granted bail in the High Court but had not taken it up. The case was adjourned to September 28, with the book of evidence to be served a week later.

    accused, Eugen Constantin, 72, male, namedEugen Constantinvictim, Adina Raluca ConstantinAdina Raluca Constantin