A court has heard how troubled soccer star Paul McGrath is “extremely embarrassed” and finds it difficult to deal with the “very public humiliation” arising from his conduct.

A 26-year-old man was last night being held in connection with the murder of two elderly Mayo brothers found dead at their home yesterday morning.

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Lawyers pledged to go to the European Court of Human Rights after judges today rejected a third appeal by a former soldier against his conviction for a sectarian murder in Northern Ireland more than 20 years ago.