A schoolboy has captured a stunning photograph of a dolphin frolicking in calm waters off Cork as whale watchers report a surge in marine wildlife activity over the balmy bank holiday weekend.

A man whose son had just been given a jail sentence was approached by a 68-year-old man who pretended that the sentenced man had actually been granted bail by the High Court and told them they should hand over €4,000 cash recognizance to him.

A man has been found guilty of threatening to track down and kill, or cause serious harm to, two gardaí on two separate occasions while in Garda custody.

A child who suffered brain damage at birth has been awarded €3.7m by the High Court.