A man who has spent decades behind bars for the murder of a Garda sergeant has brought a High Court action which, if successful, would result in his immediate release from prison.

The brothers of a hero Garda murdered exactly 30 years ago have broken their silence to reveal their devastation at the early release of his killers.

Murderer and predator Graham Dwyer was taken to the basement of Mountjoy Prison yesterday afternoon.

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Gerry Adams is a shrewd political bargainer who. for many, must be kept on side, writes Michael McHugh

Two injury-time points gave Clonmel Commercials a 1-8 to 1-6 victory over great rivals Clonmel Óg in the Tipperary SFC at Monroe on Saturday evening.

A second garda killer who “callously” murdered an unarmed sergeant as he lay injured on the ground will be released early following a landmark Supreme Court ruling.

Garda killer Noel Callan will walk free in under two years after a landmark judgment in the Supreme Court ruled he was eligible for remission on his 40-year sentence.

Monaghan and Roscommon booked semi-final places in the Nicky Rackard Cup, with goals key in their quarter-final wins over Sligo and Louth respectively this afternoon.

Tyrone and Donegal advanced in the Nicky Rackard Cup this afternoon, following wins over Monaghan and Donegal respectively.

Allianz Hurling League Division 3A relegation play-off

Twenty years ago Martin McGuinness would have led protests over the Queen visiting the North, but times have moved on and now he’s willing to shake her hand, writes Michael McHugh

Tyrone took top spot in Division 3A of the Allianz Hurling League with the Red Hands and Monaghan taking wins today, while Sligo and Louth shared the spoils.

Tyrone got off to a flying start in the Allianz HL Division 3A with a 3-18 to 2-9 win over Sligo at Healy Park in Omagh yesterday.

The hurlers of Tyrone, Monaghan and Fingal all recorded wins in the opening round of Allianz League Division 3A today.

A NEW sheep research demonstration farm of 350 breeding ewes has been set up on the Teagasc campus in Athenry, Co Galway.

Louth 2-17 Monaghan 1-13

London and Monaghan claimed victories in the Nicky Rackard Cup today.

A man serving 40 years in prison for the capital murder of a garda sergeant has told the High Court he greatly regrets the horrific events that took place that day.

PADRAIG Harrington last night insisted that the best was yet to come where his golfing career was concerned.

London 3-16 Monaghan 1-15

Monaghan 1-15 Fermanagh 2-10, Brewster Park

Monaghan and Cavan were both victorious while Leitrim claimed their first win in Division 4 of the Allianz National Hurling League today.

Monaghan 2-15 Cavan 1-16

LEINSTER go into today’s Golfsure Youth Interprovincial Golf Tournament at Lahinch as defending champions but such is the galaxy of talent among the other provinces that a retention of the trophy is by no means certain.

Seve Ballesteros spoke in glowing terms about Ireland and the Irish people at the PGA Irish Region Centenary Banquet in the Burlington Hotel.