A Dundalk firm whose directors are linked to major Northern Ireland and UK developers McAleer & Rushe has emerged as the buyer of the Good Shepherd Convent in Sunday’s Well, above Cork city. Moneda Development was set up earlier this year, and directors include Eamonn Laverty and James Higgins of McAleer & Rushe, who specialise in design and build, asset management, construction and multi-use projects.

Chesterfield have announced a member of staff has left the club following an internal investigation into a raffle for a place at the club's pre-season training camp which was won by a "falsified" entry.

The heartbroken father of an “extraordinary little fellow” killed in an accident on his farm has told of how Christmas will never be the same without his six year-old son.

The devastated father of a six-year-old boy killed on a farm has said he hopes the tragedy will serve as a warning to others.

Gardaí have today named the young man killed in an accident in Co Limerick yesterday.