Latest: Gardai have confirmed that a third set of remains, believed to be human, have been found in the Wicklow Mountains and that a murder investigation is now underway.

A rural community was in shock last night after the death of a well-known couple in violent circumstances, who are survived by their four children.

GAA bosses last night led tributes to a talented young inter-county footballer who died after suffering a bang to his head during a club match.

It has emerged that a video mocking murdered Catholic schoolboy Michael McIlveen has been circulating via mobile phone in Ballymena, Co Antrim.

A major row has erupted in Dunfanaghy, Co Donegal over claims that Northern Ireland Protestants have seized control of a seaside town.