A man whose mother reported him to gardaí after finding child pornography on his phone has asked to be put into custody because he fears for his life.

A man whose mother reported him to gardaí when she discovered child pornography on his phone has been remanded on bail pending sentence.

An 11-year-old girl who has cerebral palsy and is confined to a wheelchair yesterday settled for €9m her High Court action over her care around the time of her birth.

A Dublin man has been found guilty of murdering a young father while he slept in his bed.

A forensic scientist has told a murder trial that DNA from the tip of a knife found in the accused man’s bedroom matched the deceased, while blood on the handle of the knife matched the accused.

A man on trial accused of murder told gardaí that he stabbed a man who was lying in his bed, a Central Criminal Court jury has heard.

No question about it, the biggest talking point across the weekend’s games was the penalty decision by Pádraig Hughes in Killarney.

Cavan 1-16 Roscommon 3-17

Jeff Hendrick should have been sent off for a “shocking challenge” before playing a central role in Derby’s last-gasp equaliser in their 1-1 draw against fellow playoff hopefuls Brentford on Saturday.

A unified super local authority in Cork would be a “disaster” for the region and would spell the end of local government in the county, one of Ireland’s longest serving local politicians warned.

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Manager Mick McCarthy has warned potential suitors a "bonkers offer" will be required if Daryl Murphy is to leave Ipswich.

Tributes have been paid to a champion of the arts who is bringing the curtain down on a remarkable 30 years as a director on the board of Cork Opera House.

Up to 100 people are expected to arrive at the Dáil this evening to express their anger at the building of the Poolbeg Incinerator.

The Taoiseach has led tributes to the country’s longest serving councillor who attended his last local authority meeting last night ahead of his retirement from politics.

An Irish religious order will unveil a €10m plan today to preserve its first convent — founded in Cork in the 18th century — and develop it as a heritage and visitor centre.

An 8-year-old Cork girl with cerebral palsy who had sued a consultant obstetrician has further settled her case with a payment of damages for the next two years totalling €635,000.

Kerry 0-15 Cavan 0-9

Cavan 1-17 London 1-8

Cavan 1-14 Fermanagh 0-10

Musician Jim Corr has settled a legal battle with ACC Bank over the repayment of a €1.4m land loan.

Glowing tributes were paid last night to the only public representative to have served 40 consecutive years in Cork’s City Hall.

Musician Jim Corr has been accused deliberately tryng to put a Dublin property asset beyond the reach of ACC Bank.

Jim Corr said today that he never thought ACC Bank would hold him solely liable for a €1.4m land loan, as he was a minority stakeholder in the investment.

Jim Corr has taken the stand at the Commercial Court to be cross-examined by ACC Bank regarding a debt of more than €750,000.

Jim Corr is to appear before the Commercial Court to answer questions about a €750,000 unpaid loan to ACC bank.

Musician Jim Corr, who estimates he owes €6.5m arising from property dealings in Ireland, Britain, and Spain, is facing a court examination of his means.

Jim Corr has been ordered to appear before the Commercial Court over a €1.4m debt to ACC bank.

Cavan 0-15 Meath 1-6

Tyrone remain on track to defend their Power NI Dr McKenna Cup title after emerging as 2-13 to 1-10 victors over Antrim this afternoon.

Kevin Devanney’s goal a minute before the interval was enough for Bohemians to overcome Shamrock Rovers in the Dublin derby game at Tallaght Stadium last night.

Tyrone were crowned Ulster minor football champions for the 23rd time, following a composed and assured performance at Clones yesterday.

Pop beauty Sharon Corr has revealed she has no interest in getting botox just because she has become a TV talent show judge.

SINGER Andrea Corr has told how she has always felt uncomfortable with her fame and her tag as one of the most beautiful women in the world.

AN interim settlement of €1.9m was approved by the High Court in a case in which a consultant obstetrician has apologised to a six-year-old girl left in a wheelchair from severe cerebral palsy.

A CONSULTANT obstetrician apologised to a girl who must use a wheelchair due to cerebral palsy as talks over a settlement continued before the High Court.

A CONSULTANT obstetrician and gynaecologist is facing a Medical Council fitness to practise inquiry over the care he gave to a young woman who died from cancer two years ago.

MUSICIAN Sharon Corr and presidential candidate Michael D Higgins have teamed up with suicide charity Console to launch a series of events in its bid to stop suicide and break taboo around mental health.

IT TOOK the former Government over a year to reply to a letter from Cork City Council about serious insurance issues arising from the flood which swamped the city in 2009.

HEALTHCARE planners will need to look beyond just managing drugs and supply budgets to achieve efficiencies as pressure on healthcare funding increases, a health economic expert said.

MUSICIAN Jim Corr has consented before the Commercial Court to €1.4 million summary judgment orders against him in favour of ACC Bank arising from an unpaid loan advanced to him and others in 2004 to buy lands at Gorebridge, Co Kilkenny.

The High Court has granted ACC Bank permission to find alternative ways to serve legal papers on the musician Jim Corr.

HUNDREDS of mourners from the world of politics, business and the GAA gathered at St Michael’s Church, Blackrock, Cork, yesterday for the funeral of former city manager Jack Higgins.