Two men have appeared at Dublin District Court, charged in connection with a massive drugs haul in the city.

A champion power-lifter has pleaded guilty on the morning of his trial to the possession of a firearm and ammunition.

A champion power-lifter, on trial for IRA membership and firearms offences, told gardaí that he was on his way home from giving a building estimate when “all hell broke loose” and he was arrested by detectives.

The trial of two Louth men on firearms and IRA membership charges has opened at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin today.

New charges were brought at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin today against three Co Louth men who already face charges in connection with dissident terrorist activity in the north east.

A father-of-five accused of possessing a firearm and of IRA membership was refused bail today.

Five men were brought before the Special Criminal Court in Dublin this afternoon charged in connection with an investigation into dissident republican activity in the Louth area.

The top two awards in Irish motorsport were announced this afternoon at the Champions of Irish Motorsport Awards at the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport Hotel.

MUNSTER and Ireland out-half Ronan O’Gara is a shock absentee from the shortlist for the 2008 BT Irish Rugby Union Players Association (IRUPA) Players’ Player of the Year Award to be announced at a gala event later this month.

Glenville 0-14 Carbery Rangers 0-4

Glenville 0-11 Macroom 0-5

The Connacht squad announced today (Tuesday, August 6, 2002) for the upcoming Celtic League and Parker Pen Shield contains 24 players who have represented Ireland at underage or schools levels.