Former lord mayor of Cork John Murray was jailed for one year yesterday for sexually assaulting a girl from when she was 13 years old, as the judge said he felt his hands were tied on the issue of sentencing.

The Irish Girl Guides celebrate their centenary this year, and have moved with the times, despite other distractions. Claire Droney reports

The Irish Girls Guides are celebrating their centenary this year with the launch of a party later today.