A burglar was shot yesterday by a businessman in what could be one of the first incidents covered by the controversial new law protecting people who use reasonable force against intruders.

THE discovery of €17,500 worth of cocaine in a primary school has horrified teachers and parents.

A MAN beaten to death in Athlone is believed to have been on his way to visit his mother in Northern Ireland when he was murdered, gardaí said yesterday.

A murdered man is believed to have been on his way to visit his mother in Northern Ireland when he was killed, gardaí said today.

AN 18-year-old was held at gunpoint for over an hour and ordered to reveal birth dates, phone numbers and other information as three armed and masked raiders attempted to break the combination of a safe in her parent’s home.