Award-winning director Jim Sheridan is to have some of his best work showcased at a three-week long special screening in Portugal.

Award-winning director Jim Sheridan is to have some of his best work showcased at a three-week long special screening in Portugal.

Sinn Fein candidate Martin Ferris and his campaign workers are being subjected to a campaign of harassment by some police, party president Gerry Adams claimed tonight.

Sinn Fein’s chief negotiator Martin McGuinness was today in contact with senior Irish government officials after a party member tipped to win a seat in the Republic’s parliament was arrested as part of an investigation into a vigilante attack.

The arrest of man in connection with the alleged activities of anti-drugs vigilantes in Co Kerry became a general election issue tonight.