One of the world’s most controversial lawyers, dubbed the 'Devil’s Advocate' for representing tyrants and serial killers, is to stand for election in the Republic of Ireland.

THE nephew of gangland figure Patrick ‘Dutchy’ Holland yesterday said he believed his uncle’s arrest in an alleged kidnap plot in London was a mistake.

JUSTICE Minister Michael McDowell yesterday insisted Patrick Holland, who denies murdering journalist Veronica Guerin, would serve out his sentence in Portlaoise Prison.

One of the chief suspects in the murder of Veronica Guerin, who was jailed for drugs offences, has been offered temporary release from prison, it emerged today.

VERONICA GUERIN murder suspect, Patrick “Dutchy” Holland, has dismissed as “potty” claims that he is to sue the State for the trauma of having to slop out his cell in Portlaoise Prison.

Stephen Kelly has been appointed the new player/manager of Athlone Town Football Club, and takes charge of his first game this Saturday night, when Town travel south to take on Cobh Ramblers.

ALAN GAFFNEY has decided not to show his hand before Friday as he prepares for Munster’s Heineken European Cup clash with Italian side Benetton Treviso at Thomond Park on Saturday (kick-of 5pm).

PATRICK ‘Dutchy’ Holland, who is serving 12 years for drugs offences, is considering suing film-makers over his portrayal in the hit movie Veronica Guerin.