A NEW mum who gave birth under Garda protection last night revealed she was looking forward to spending quality time with her family.

An expectant mother who went into labour while being removed from a protest sit-in at a branch of Thomas Cook gave birth to a baby girl under Garda protection today.

Protesters who staged a five-day sit-in at a Thomas Cook branch were freed today after being arrested for contempt of court.

A TRIUMPHANT Irish Paralympic team received a rapturous reception at Dublin Airport yesterday when they came home with three silver medals and one bronze.