A man accused of fracturing a woman’s cheekbone has been remanded in custody.

Gardaí went to arrest a man for allegedly fracturing a woman’s cheekbone when he appeared at an upstairs window of a house armed with a petrol canister and later barricaded himself into a room.

The Chicago Cubs kept their World Series hopes alive as they reduced their deficit to 3-2 against the Cleveland Indians.

The pilgrim paths of Ireland are once again echoing to pilgrim footfall as a new imitative offers a chance for Irish people and overseas visitors to rediscover their pilgrim inheritance.

Ireland’s first ‘Pod Pairc’ is a shining example of community cohesion, according Fianna Fáil Agriculture spokesman Eamon Ó Cuiv.

Inspired by the ancient dwellings of monks, a west Cork venture brings glamping to a whole new level, says Louise Roseingrave

CELTIC manager Neil Lennon was critical of Peterhead’s aggressive approach in their William Hill Scottish Cup fourth-round clash yesterday.

FROM old walkways in Drimoleague in west Cork, to wild flowers on Valentia Island, Co Kerry, heritage and the natural environment are being used increasingly to create jobs.

Scottish Cup holders Celtic made six changes for the fourth-round trip to Balmoor to face Peterhead.

ANIMALS don’t always make good lodgers – especially when they make a mess on the carpet. That’s what one safari park keeper is finding after taking home a needy baby antelope.

A LEADING visitor attraction has developed its own Asbo scheme, because of worsening problems with local vandals.

The price of beauty has escaped a nip from the credit crunch with one cosmetic clinic carrying out almost 10 surgical procedures every week, it emerged today.

FOLLOWING the high-profile resignations at Anglo Irish, the country’s three other listed banks were quick to confirm there were no similar issues at their operations.

Stock markets rallied strongly today as investors looked to a fresh set of measures to help the ailing global economy.

The co-founder of TalkTalk firm Carphone Warehouse resigned today after failing to declare the use of his shares as backing against personal loans.

Insurers and commodity stocks led a 4.5% surge on the London market today as investors cheered the prospect of further global economic aid.

Aborigines greeted Australian Prime Minister John Howard's surprise plan to give constitutional recognition to the country's indigenous people with mixed views today, with many calling it a stunt ahead of elections.

Leinster Rugby have announced the appointment of David Ross to the newly created position of Provincial Domestic Game Manager in Leinster.

Pizza Express is set for a stock market return just two years after it was taken private, it was announced today.

RESTAURANT Restaurant chain Pizza Express could soon be back on investor’s menus after it was reported to be planning a stock market return.

Restaurant chain Pizza Express could soon be back on investors' menus after it was reported to be planning a London stock-market return by January.

Restaurant chain Pizza Express could be led back to the UK stock market by one of the co-founders of Carphone Warehouse, it was reported today.

A BOSS at Carphone Warehouse has sold shares worth €1.5 million two weeks after his fellow co-founder did the same, it emerged yesterday.

A boss at Carphone Warehouse has sold shares worth £10m (€15m) just two weeks after a fellow co-founder did the same, it emerged today.

THE policeman who ran away with a 15-year-old girl to Scotland was yesterday arrested on suspicion of the abduction, West Mercia Police said.

Gary Lineker today revealed he had no intention of becoming a Leicester director as he wants to retain his popularity with the club’s supporters.

Crisis-hit Leicester were today placed in the hands of administrators by a High Court judge to allow breathing space while the rescue bid launched by Gary Lineker is being considered.

Directors at mobile phone chain Carphone Warehouse have shown their faith in the company by splashing out £500,000 in shares.