The mugshot of a man arrested on weapons charges has gone viral on social media, attracting more than 33,000 "likes" and drawing comments praising his high cheekbones, chiselled face and striking blue eyes.

Yes, we know he's a criminal but those eyes. Damn.

THE family of a Tipperary-born priest who was facing an allegation of sexual abuse in California have expressed their relief after an investigation cleared his name.

THE US diocese where paedophile priest Oliver O’Grady molested a number of children has been rocked by yet another scandal as another Irish priest has been accused of the same offence.