In the aftermath of the Charlie Hebdo killings in Paris, we have heard much from governments and from the mass media about freedom of speech. But it appears that there is little understanding that freedom of speech comes with responsibility.

DONEGAL footballer Patrick McBrearty swapped the kitbag for the schoolbag yesterday as the 18-year old returned to school to begin his Leaving Certificate year.

A CORNER-SHOP owner has come up with a novel way to boost trade — inviting scantily clad models to mimic the controversial Hunky Dory ad outside his store.

TRIBUTES were paid yesterday to the integrity and remarkable spirit of public service displayed by distinguished judge and former Lord Mayor of Cork Sean O’Leary who died last week.

ISOLATED island children had their say in the selection of a logo for Ireland’s forthcoming term of the EU Presidency.

The sister of a teenager shot dead by British troops on Bloody Sunday is mounting a legal bid to have Northern Ireland’s top judge excluded from an Appeal Court hearing challenging a ruling to have police witnesses screened at the Saville Tribunal.

A Belfast High Court judge has rejected a bid by the sister of a Bloody Sunday victim to overturn a ruling that allows some police witnesses to give evidence behind protective screens.