Pupils could be denied a place at Catholic secondary schools unless they can prove they were baptised, under plans being considered by a Scottish local authority.

The alleged victim of a garda beating had around 30 previous convictions including a four-year jail term for grievous bodily harm, a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court jury has heard.

A 17-year-old boy arrested for possessing a set of house keys stolen during the course of a car hijacking has been remanded on continuing bail.

A 17-year-old boy arrested for possessing a set of house keys stolen during the course of a car hijacking has been remanded on continuing bail while further serious charges are considered.

Carlow captured the first national title of the week The National Finals of the AA Insurance take place at Headfort Golf Club with a 2-1 win against Limerick.