A 22-year-old university student could face a hefty legal bill after she yesterday lost her High Court action for an injury sustained while playing hockey at school.

A woman who slipped and hurt her ankle three years ago when she went to retrieve a hockey ball that had gone out of play has sued in the High Court for damages.

I AM researching the role and impact of Irish women religious who undertook missionary work abroad during the period 1900-1970.