Home town hero Conor McGregor crowned UFC's hugely successful return to Dublin with an explosive TKO victory over Brazil's Diego Brandao at the O2 last night.

Dublin Mixed Martial Arts fighter Cathal Pendred today confirmed he has been given a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship(UFC).

Unfortunately, the little guy didn't make it, despite the best efforts of the Dublin-based MMA star.

A young trainee mechanic accused of killing journalist Eugene Moloney who died after an incident in Dublin last month, was further remanded in custody today pending the preparation of a book of evidence.

JUSTICE Minister Michael McDowell is turning his back on the rule of law by allowing mass deportations during court holidays, a solicitor said yesterday.