A pensioner who had his life savings hidden in the attic of his home had €7,000 stolen from the stash by a plasterer who was doing plumbing jobs for him.

A man facing trial for sexually assaulting a young girl was kicked from behind in a shop by the girl’s uncle, who called him a walking dead man.

Nominations are being sought for the West Cork Garda Youth Awards, one of the biggest community events on the region’s calendar.

A 65-year-old van driver was seriously injured when a young motorist failed to stop at a junction and crashed his car sidelong into the van in a midnight incident in the Cobh area.

A motorist who admitted smoking two cannabis joints half an hour before driving denied he was incapable of driving and the judge agreed, dismissing the case against him.

Nominations are being sought for the 18th West Cork Garda Youth Awards, which celebrate the achievements of outstanding people between the ages of 14 and 21 in the area.

Is there really that much of a difference between women and men’s ability to drive after alcohol? Louise Roseingrave, and a male volunteer, put their skills to the test — after a few beers

Their achievements are awe-inspiring — they surmount huge personal challenges, carry out good works and have even saved lives.

THE High Court will rule today on a bid by a Detective Sergeant to prevent the Morris Tribunal inquiring into the circumstances surrounding the arrest and detention of seven people at Burnfoot, Co Donegal, in May 1998.