I HAD been given the lie-in. Luke was up at his usual time — six o’clock — but this morning even though it was my turn to go get him, Ciara let me stay in the scratcher.

MANY people over the past few weeks have been asking me about life with my sister Joanne.

A radio documentary written by UCC lecturer Dr Jools Gilson will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 next week.

CHRISTMAS EVE

SHORTLY after a man was shot and wounded in Southill, the 12-year-son of the alleged gunman arrived at the home of a man he called “Grandad” with two hand guns, a stun gun and ammunition, Limerick Circuit Court heard.

Steve Carrell wants make a US version of ‘Only Fools and Horses’, he has revealed.

THE gardaí may have built up a mountain of overtime hours ensuring that we all stay safe on the roads this weekend, but who’s protecting us in the airports, I ask you?

Only Fools And Horses is to get a spin-off series featuring a teenage Del Boy.

Legendary football manager Brian Clough was today “progressing very well” after undergoing a successful liver transplant, a hospital spokeswoman said.