A JURY was yesterday sworn in at the Circuit Criminal Court, in Tralee, for the trial of three people who are alleged to have assisted in the escape of two brothers wanted then in connection with an unlawful killing in Killarney in April 2007.

THE Bishop of Kerry Dr Bill Murphy has announced plans for neighbouring parishes to pool their resources, forming pastoral clusters to be co-ordinated by a priest with the title, vicar forane.

Ireland Coach Eddie O’Sullivan has today named a 22-man squad for the opening game of the 2008 RBS 6 Nations against Italy and the Ireland A team for the game against the England Saxons in Welford Road on February 1.

Connacht coach Michael Bradley will wait until Friday to make a final decision on the fitness of David Slemen and Darren Yapp for the Challenge Cup trip to Worcester’s at Sixways on Saturday (2pm).