Irish people living in the United States fear for the lives of their children, who are only armed with active shooter drills if a gunman targets their school. Some miss home, writes Aileen C. O’Reilly.

The actor Kiefer Sutherland – who is filming the eighth and final season of the real-time drama '24' – has revealed his character, CTU (Counter-Terrorism Unit) Agent Jack Bauer will get up close and personal will fellow investigating officer Renee Walker (Annie Werschling).