A Dublin youth told a judge he would serve a two-month term for theft “on my back asleep” after he was sentenced for his 130th criminal conviction.

A Dublin teenager is facing sentence for assault and violent disorder during an out of control incident where a garda was knocked unconscious while trying to find a troubled boy.

A 17-year-old boy has been sent forward for trial over a vicious robbery of a passenger travelling on a Luas tram in Dublin.

A 14-year-old boy sexually assaulted a woman in front of her 12-year-old daughter in one of a series of sex attacks in Dublin over a two-week period, a court has heard.

A teenager facing trial after a "savage" attack on a Chinese national in Dublin said: "I don't want my Ma watching that" before CCTV footage was played. His mother was in tears by the end of the clip.

A mother jumped out an upstairs bedroom window holding her 18-month old baby during an alleged raid on her home, a court was told today.

The CEO of the Housing Agency said the 20% deposit needed for first time buyers is too high in some cases.

A teenage boy, who got arrested and ended up in court after he was wrongfully accused of being barred from his local shopping centre, has been spared a criminal record.

A Dublin teenager has admitted taking part in an armed robbery during which an off-duty garda was told he was going to be shot.

A 15-year-old Dublin boy is stand trial accused of inflicting a “life threatening” slash wound to a barman's face during a knife attack in Temple Bar.

A teenager has appeared in court in Dublin charged with the carjacking of a taxi near Terenure.

A 16-year-old boy was found living in Dublin after his parents left the country more than a year ago, a court was told today.

A 15-year-old schoolboy screamed abuse at a judge today as he was held on remand in connection with an alleged attempt to ram a garda car in Dublin.

A judge has ordered the arrest of a youth who mugged a heavily pregnant woman during a horrific robbery and then skipped court today.

The Chairman designate of Eirgrid said today that he may reconsider taking the post.

The chairman designate of Eirgrid has pledged to work with communities over the issue of pylons.

It is hoped a breakthrough in the case to find missing British child Madeleine McCann may be brought about by a fresh TV appeal from her parents.

A 15-year-old Dublin boy, who attacked a garda after drinking two litres of Vodka, has been remanded in custody today.

A teenager, who was caught on Dublin's O'Connell Street with 16 "street deals" of heroin on “his first attempt”, has been spared a criminal record and a custodial sentence.

Police rushed to Tulisa's mansion following fears she was about to be kidnapped.

A youth who tore a clump of hair from a woman's head during violent phone snatch in Dublin city-centre, has been told he could be expected to meet street crime victims face to face as part of a crime diversion plan.

A 15-year-old Dublin boy has been charged with hampering a drug search by swallowing a bag of crack cocaine.

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A teenage boy, who is accused of violently mugging a heavily pregnant woman in Dublin, was allowed stay out on bail today because of a shortage in detention spaces and a judge had no choice but to release him.

A young offender, who was caught with €675 worth of cocaine, has been told he must spend the next six months planting flowers if he wants to avoid a sentence.

A 13-year-old boy, who “mooned” at gardaí when he blatantly broke his bail terms, avoided being remanded in custody today as a result of the on-going shortage of juvenile detention spaces.

Bankrupt developer Tom McFeely has been given a week to pay more than €24,000 to a creditor or he could face up to three months in prison.

St Patrick’s Athletic will be looking to put the disappointment of their Cup exit behind them when they take on Derry City at Richmond Park tonight, kick-off 7.45pm.

St Patrick's Athletic will be looking to stay in touch at the top of the table when they take on struggling Galway United at Richmond Park this evening, kick-off 7.30pm.

Waterford United will be hoping to cause an upset when they take on St Patrick’s Athletic in tonight’s FAI Ford Cup fourth-round clash at the RSC (kick-off 7.45pm).

An inquest has heard that a 52-year-old inmate of Cloverhill Prison died last year having shown symptoms of swine flu.

A top marketing executive, who attacked a judge at an awards ceremony at the Mansion House in Dublin, has been spared a criminal record and jail sentence after paying €20,000 to charity.

A top marketing executive, who attacked a judge at an awards ceremony at the Mansion House in Dublin, has agreed to pay E20,000 to charity to escape a criminal conviction.

The Chairman of An Bord Pleanála is laying the blame for ghost estates and vacant houses on local authorities.

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The chief Executive officer of IRS, an advertising company linked to radio news provider INN, has secured an injunction preventing his employers from dismissing him.

Sixteen journalists are to lose their jobs with the closure of news service Independent Network News (INN), it was revealed today.

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Connacht have been boosted by the return from injury of utility back Daniel Riordan and hooker Joe Merrigan in a 24-man squad for their opening European Challenge Cup game away to Dax at the Stade Maurice Boyau on Friday.

Connacht have announced a 22 man squad for their Magners League clash with Leinster at the Sportsground on Sunday (kick off: 6pm).

Connacht have announced a 24-man squad for the Magners League clash against Glasgow at the Sportsground on Friday (kick off: 6.30pm).

Connacht have been able to select Liam Bibo, Michael Roberts and Robbie Morris in a 25-man squad ahead of their final pre-season friendly against the Queensland Reds at the Sportsground on Tuesday evening (kick off: 7.30pm).