The trial of a man charged with murdering a father-of-one in north Dublin has heard that the deceased suffered 30 knife injuries, six of which were deep and fatal.

Australia-bound Cora Staunton scored 4-13 and yet it still wasn’t enough to secure another Connacht senior club title for holders Carnacon on Sunday.

It’s a Friday night in Breaffy House Hotel outside Castlebar and downstairs, a wedding is in full swing.

The Children's Rights Alliance says the lack of choice in schools is likely to come under renewed scrutiny in January, when Ireland's rights record is examined.