The niece of fashion icon Ralph Lauren last night arrived back home in the US after a three-night stay in Ireland that she will definitely want to forget.

The niece of fashion designer Ralph Lauren verbally abused airline staff, pushed an air hostess against a wall and ranted, roared and shouted incoherently, a court heard yesterday.

The niece of fashion designer Ralph Lauren has been fined €2,000 for pushing an air hostess and swearing at airline staff.