THE smart money will be on a repeat of last year's 'Old Firm' decider between Mount Sion and Ballygunner.

The Department of Health has confirmed that it has concluded a compensation case with the family of a critically ill Cork woman.

THE State was last night accused of a cruel and calculated delay in settling a claim by a Hepatitis C victim at death’s door.

PADDY O'Leary and his wife Gertie tried to be brave as objects bobbed about in nearly two feet of water in their ruined home on Botanic Avenue, Drumcondra. They have lived there for the past 35 years.