A young man has gone on trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court accused of repeatedly flashing a green laser at a garda helicopter in a manner which could have caused the pilot to crash.

Ian Graham

Around 60 jobs are to be created in Derry thanks to the misery created by record levels of bankruptcy across the UK.

Enniscorthy professional Martin Sludds made the long trip to Ballyliffin and shared the winner's cheque with local pro Francis Howley after the weekend 36 holes pro-am tournament, played over the Glashedy and Old Course links.