"The deceased was found shortly after 8am outside a residential property at Dúiche Roden

Solicitors Darragh Mackin and Gavin Booth claim Denis O'Brien's statement implied they acted for and received payment from the IRA. Photo: PA

Billy Burns accepts killing but denies murdering his mother, Miriam Burns (75), at her home in Ardshanavooley, Killarney, Co Kerry

Ms Connolly travelled alone and was not accompanied by staff or security.

Evidence was heard that Dawn Lambert had stolen a total of €82,804 from Patrick Maher (82) in Bray, Co Wicklow

The man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of his victim, appeared before Cork Circuit Criminal Court for sentencing on Friday.

Roman Becvár (29) appeared before Cork Circuit Criminal Court for sentencing, having pleaded guilty to a charge of assault causing serious harm.

That is according to new accounts for Connacht Airport Development Company Ltd, which show that last year pre-tax profits increased by 31 per cent to €2.46 million after the airport enjoyed its busiest ever year.

Shaun Duffy pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death when he appeared before Judge John Aylmer at Letterkenny Circuit Court.

Garda Jeremiah Burke, 51, said he wanted to join the gardaí when he was younger but missed the opportunity.

Minister of State with responsibility for the CSO Mary Butler said the census would be ‘inclusive, relevant, and future-focused’.

Ann Duggan the High Court heard was a mother of six children and a grandmother to fourteen who died on November 12th 2018.

They relate to the alleged possession of a shotgun, the production of a firearm likely to intimidate, and to wilfully obstructing a sheriff.

It is claimed the girl suffered both physical injuries and a considerable psychiatric injury as a result of the alleged sexual assault.

Hundreds of homes around the country are currently experiencing power outages due to Storm Claudia

The woman said she “doesn’t think she will ever be the same again.”

The Flatley legal team had asked the Commercial Court not to award the full €2.8 million sought by the other parties in the case and to limit security for costs to one-third.

Micheál Martin said political extremism was a ‘threat to our society’

Micheal Martin has come under pressure for his role in backing Jim Gavin to be the party’s candidate in the race.

He is accused of murdering Mr Asic, 60, at Old Navan Road, on October 22nd 2022, contrary to common law.