Garda Joseph Glackin counted himself lucky to be alive as he sat among guests yesterday at Templemore College watching 97 gardaí march past at their graduation.

Sentencing of a 16-year-old girl, who preyed on two elderly women by acting as a "decoy" while their homes were being burgled, has been adjourned pending the outcome of a separate prosecution.

Sentencing of a 16-year-old girl, who preyed on two elderly women by acting as a “decoy” while their homes were being burgled, has been adjourned pending the outcome of a separate prosecution.