A man who had recently been given publicity for his plans to drive to China to raise funds for a children’s hospice, has been convicted of possession of drugs for sale or supply.

A man left a courtroom in hysterics today when comparing a presiding judge to the character "Judge" from the classic Irish children's television series Wanderly Wagon.

An ambulance paramedic who admitted recording a female colleague in the staff toilet for his own pleasure has avoided a criminal conviction after a judge was told how he has put his life in danger saving the lives of others.

A 32-YEAR-OLD mother of three was yesterday remanded in custody at Limerick District Court in connection with the death of a Latvian man, found with stab wounds in a field near Thurles earlier this year.

GARDAÍ may have to sip pints to prove that underage drinkers are consuming alcohol, a judge has ruled.