Two former senior executives with the Quinn group are "very reluctant" witnesses in the action by Sean Quinn's adult children disputing any liability under guarantees for loans of more than €415m, the High Court has been told.

A 60-year-old American woman has claimed before the High Court she has been defrauded of millions of euro by her younger Irish lover, who she says has been leading a double life.

The High Court has given the new owners of Cork City FC until lunchtime tomorrow to pay a debt of €160,000 to the Revenue Commissioners or the club will be wound up.

The High Court has appointed an interim examiner to Drogheda United Football Club which claims it has run into financial difficulties caused by delays over the team's proposed move to a new stadium.