A court sitting in Kerry took place in the private residence of the district court judge yesterday, where several cases involving special sittings have been heard over the Christmas period.

A bachelor farmer in a remote part of South Kerry, who was given time to organise his cattle and a chance to go to Lisdoonvarna to find “a nice woman” to drive him around during his disqualification for drink-driving, has been put off the road for three years.

Rose of Tralee contestant Jane Harrison tries to say yes to all life experiences now because she put off living for so long.

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today