Westmeath hurler Shane Power feared he had lost the sight in his eye after a freak accident before the Leinster SHC quarter-final with Wexford.

The family of the child at the centre of an abduction in Co Westmeath have spoken of their relief at her safe return.

Progressive Democrat candidate Tom Parlon will win a seat in Laois/Offaly at the expense of Fianna Fail, according to a poll carried out by Midlands Radio Three.