A Cork-owned family business in existence for almost a century has showed how, from humble beginnings, it became an Irish industry leader in maintenance, repair and operations (MRO).

A former prisoner who sued the State over an incident in which he was slashed in the face and body in an unprovoked attack by an fellow inmate 10 years ago has been awarded €150,000 in damages.

A prisoner viciously attacked by another inmate at Wheatfield Prison has been awarded damages of €150,000.

Gardai in Dublin have captured one of two men who escaped from garda custody after appearing in court in Limerick last week.