A Co. Wicklow farmer suffering from Parkinson’s syndrome has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering his older brother in a row over their mother’s burial wishes.

A Co Wicklow farmer who denies murdering his brother in a row over his mother’s burial wishes did not attend his trial today because he was “too unwell”.

The trial of a Co Wicklow farmer who denies murdering his brother in a row over his mother’s burial wishes has heard "dementia impaired his judgement".

A Co Wicklow bachelor who denies murdering his brother told gardaí that he shot him following a row over where their mother was buried, a court has heard.

IF IRELAND’S bid for Six Nations glory ended in anti-climax as a result of Elvis Vermeulen's injury time try against Scotland, the feeling of disappointment was far more acute after the exit of Munster and Leinster from the Heineken Cup last weekend.