A woman was floored by an “indestructible” boxing machine while socialising in a Co Limerick nightclub with her boyfriend, a court heard.

A judge has awarded €40,000 to a man finding he was defamed and falsely imprisoned by Dunnes Stores after being falsely accused of stealing a packet of firelighters.

A traditional singer is suing historian Diarmuid Ferriter, claiming the cover of the academic’s book on the pioneers depicts the singer as an alcoholic.

LIMERICK County Council paid out €1.38 million in legal expenses last year, according to figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act.