MORE than 23,000 people have been fined in the first eight months of the year for using their mobile phones while driving, garda figures have revealed.

Three men being questioned by Gardaí in connection with the murder of Paul Quinn in October last year have had their period of detention extended for 24 hours.

A 37-year-old man is due in court this morning in connection with a significant cocaine seizure in Co Cavan last Friday.

A 37-year-old man was tonight charged in connection with the seizure of €800,000 worth of cocaine and mixing agent.

Meath County Council has been fined €1,000 and ordered to pay over €2,500 in costs and expenses for polluting a part of the river Boyne.

A south Monaghan man arrested on Tuesday by detectives investigating the Omagh bombing has had his period of detention extended by a further 24 hours.

A 19-year-old man has appeared before Carrickmacross District Court, charged with the murder of Sr Philomena Lyons.

A 19-year-old man is due to appear before Carrickmacross District Court later this evening charged in connection with the killing of Sr Philomena Lyons.