An architect denied harassing neighbours when they built an extension to their home by playing music so loud it was like an earthquake, staring at them, or kicking a football repeatedly against a wall.

An elderly man, described as “a serious risk to young children”, has been jailed for six years with the final 18 months suspended for sexually assaulting boys.

A LIMERICK man charged in connection with the shooting of his daughter’s boyfriend during a family row claimed he was the one who came under gun attack from members of the boyfriend’s family, Limerick Circuit Court has heard.