THERE are “serious” concerns over the safety of five Irish citizens who are still missing after the worst natural disaster to hit New Zealand in living memory.

AN Irish hurler was a hero of the earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Two people have been killed in a house fire in Co Donegal, gardaí confirmed today.

Ireland U18 12 England U18 23, Burnbrae RFC, Glasgow

The Ireland schools team defeated Italy 22-5 in the first game of the Schools tournament in Glasgow, Scotland.

The Ireland Schools selectors have named a 26-strong squad to take on Japan U19s this weekend and also to represent Ireland at the 6 Nations U18 tournament to take place in Glasgow from April 8 to 14.

THREE men accused of terrorist crimes and a €12,000 blackmail plot were remanded in custody yesterday.

THE McGowan family visit their son Robert’s grave every Sunday. Nine months after he was killed by a joyrider, the pain of his death is still too much to bear.

A TEENAGE girl, found unconscious in a field, was in intensive care last night, unaware her best friend was dead.