GARDA and justice bosses held discussions yesterday after rank and file gardaí claimed the justice system was “breaking down” due to early release of criminals.

THE closure of a major respite service for people with intellectual disabilities in the mid-west was described by its chaplin as the greatest injustice he has ever witnessed.

BOTH Cork and Limerick have made one change apiece from the sides that triumphed over Kerry and Clare, respectively, in the Munster SFC semi-finals for Sunday’s provincial final clash at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Glen Rovers 3-11 Blackrock 0-15

AS A grieving mother made a heart-rending appeal for an end to gun violence yesterday, a priest working with disadvantaged youths has accused the Government of handing over youngsters to the drug barons.

THE mayor of Limerick, Cllr Joe Leddin, recently availed of the news columns of a local newspaper to chide a priest for setting out some uncomfortable truths.

AS the funeral took place yesterday of a well-known Limerick hurler, it emerged that a young mother his age also died in Limerick at the weekend from sudden adult death syndrome.

TODAY: IHC: Newcestown v Ballyhea: Ballyanley, 7.30pm.

BRIDEVIEW Developments has been granted planning permission to proceed with a multi-million euro development in Midleton, Co Cork.

CONGRATULATIONS to Dolores McNamara from Limerick on her lotto win. I know nothing about the lady or her lifestyle but I am sure she will be advised on how to look after her money.

EUROPE'S biggest lottery winner played a game of cat and mouse with the media yesterday - but not before splashing out on a facial.

Dublin 3-13 Laois 1-10

A GARDA sergeant who tackled one of the armed men trying to extort cash from his brother-in-law was hailed a hero yesterday and could be in line for a Scott medal for bravery.

Argideen Rangers 3-11, Blackrock 2-11