All issues are still in play in the claim by the widow and family of murdered Garda Tony Golden for compensation, the High Court was told today. Mr Justice Michael Twomey heard the trial may take up to five days.

Dublin and Cork Airports have committed to becoming net zero for their carbon emissions by 2050 at the latest.

The Daa expects to retain control of Cork Airport and plans to invest €40m in its development over the next four-to-five years.

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The Garda Ombudsman has been “struggling” to get information from gardaí and the courts in their investigation into the fatal shooting of Garda Tony Golden and the serious wounding of Siobhán Philips, according to the woman’s father.

Ambassador UCC Glanmire were crowned Women’s Super League champions following a thrilling 76-63 win over Liffey Celtics at Waterford IT on Saturday night .

The appointment of a new chief executive of the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has been broadly welcomed in Cork, with interested parties saying his strong background in retail and services will complement the county’s airport growth strategy.

A school special needs assistant who said she injured herself as she attempted to intervene to stop an autistic child diving off a trampoline has withdrawn her High Court action for damages.

Seat has revealed details of the company’s first SUV model — the Ateca.

BRITISH politics is a mess. David Cameron’s Conservatives don’t look comfortable in power. 

A disgraced garda and former GAA star has been fined €2,000 but was spared jail for defrauding a bank out of €450 in an ATM scam.

British supermarket Morrisons has been saved at the last minute from being kicked out of London’s blue chip index after its first rise in sales for nearly 18 months sent shares surging.

As a new play and V&A exhibition celebrating Alexander McQueen open in London, Rachel Marie Walsh looks at the life and style of the iconic designer.

Red Rock, TV3's new soap launches this week. Ed Power went behind the scenes to meet some of the cast and crew.

Anti-austerity TD Paul Murphy has defended his key role during a demonstration in which Tánaiste Joan Burton was hit by a water balloon.

A thief who avoided jail by lying to court about being pregnant has been jailed for five months for perverting the course of justice.

A thief who avoided jail in England by lying to court about being pregnant has been jailed for five months for perverting the course of justice.

Children’s and baby wear retailer Kiddicare has become a victim of the troubles at Morrisons – just three years after it was taken over by the supermarket.

Claims that the latest research shows there is no link between high voltage overhead powerlines and childhood leukaemia have been blasted as dishonest by a leading expert in the field.

MY teenager daughter just loves her new mobile phone.

The Assistant Garda Commissioner Gerard Philips admits that garda numbers are down, but says the traffic corps is still well staffed.

Dublin City Council has said that night-time water restrictions will continue tonight and possibly until the weekend.

The number of locations where speed cameras are used is to set to expand by 40% as gardaí report a large drop in fatal collisions in areas where they already operate.

Supermarket chain Morrisons admitted today that its Christmas sales were below par after feeling the heat from rivals in a “highly promotional” market.

Almost 400 motorists have been caught drink driving on at least four occasions over the past four years, a major Garda study has revealed.

Phillips Idowu today insisted he had not broken off contact with his coach Aston Moore in the build-up to his unsuccessful bid for Olympic triple jump glory.

A 22-year-old Limerick man shot in his head two years ago has said he will never be able to lead an independent life due to his injuries.

The jury in a trial of a man accused of attempted murder has been told there are “too many coincidences” to leave any doubt as to his guilt.

Cork’s pace and clever use of possession were crucial factors as they cruised to victory in this All Ireland U14 championship final in St Brendan’s Park in Birr.

The trial of a suspected gunman has heard that firearms residue was found in his underwear and on both of his hands within hours of a shooting two years ago.

A man seen fleeing the scene of a near-fatal shooting in Limerick two years ago has been identified by several of his neighbours.

Late goals from Danny Ledwith and Graham Rusk eased UCD into the third round as Leinster Senior League side Phoenix were utterly outplayed at the UCD Bowl.

Mike Phillips believes Wales must shut out the external hype and hysteria surrounding their Triple Crown bid today — or risk blowing hopes of a rare Twickenham win.

The solicitor of the 26-year-old man on trial for Shane Geoghegan’s murder told detectives he would admit to the killing if the mother of his sick child was released from custody.

The solicitor of the 26-year-old man on trial for Shane Geoghegan’s murder told detectives that he would admit to the killing if the mother of his sick child was released from custody.

A NASA astronaut has stressed the importance of maths and science education, during his three day visit to Ireland as part of World Space Week.

The jury has been discharged in the case of a Limerick man charged with attempted murder in the city last year, after the trial was unable to go ahead at the Central Criminal Court today.

The jury in the trial of a Limerick man accused of attempting to murder a 21-year-old man last year has been instructed to return to the Central Criminal Court on Friday as there was no judge available to hear the case today.

The defence has accused Gardaí of lying over a confession made by the man on trial for shooting Limerick rugby player Shane Geoghegan.

A MAN described as a “foot soldier” in Limerick’s notorious McCarthy Dundon gang was jailed yesterday for six years for his role in a planned retaliation gun attack in the continuing city feud.