RTÉ’S highest paid TV and radio star Pat Kenny was yesterday accused of a shocking betrayal of friendship by trying to take possession of a potentially valuable piece of land.

A couple accused of kidnapping their grandson in the US and bringing him to Ireland will learn today if they are to be extradited to face charges by the American authorities.

BONO yesterday admitted he looked like singer Nana Mouskouri before Lola Cashman — the stylist at the centre of a High Court battle with the band — joined the U2 team.

Three out of work bricklayers were today jailed for their part in a protest against a Dublin building firm which they claim refuses to employ local workers.

Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan and her husband Don Burton were today ordered to pay their former nanny €1,500.

Owners of leading Martell Cognac Grand National fancy Davids Lad will tomorrow make a last-ditch attempt to have their horse cleared to run in the Aintree showpiece on Saturday week.