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RNLI issues advice on what to do when caught in rip currents

The RNLI is reminding anyone planning a trip to the coast this summer to be mindful of the potential dangers of the water.

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Kilkenny man sent to Central Mental Hospital after being found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity

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Court to decide where to send Kilkenny man found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity

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Kilkenny man not guilty of murder by reason of insanity

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Kilkenny man found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity

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Verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity would not belittle memory of Mairead Moran, jury told

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Accused has ‘mental disorder’

A second forensic psychiatrist has told a jury a murder accused suffering from schizophrenia was “not capable of forming a specific intent”.

Sat, 06 Feb, 2016

Murder accused ‘suffers paranoid schizophrenia’

A forensic psychiatrist has told a jury a murder accused suffering from “paranoid schizophrenia” did not have the “capacity to form intent” and “harboured a moral justification for his actions”.

Fri, 05 Feb, 2016

Accused: Woman ‘stole a vial of my blood’

A man told his cousin he stabbed a Kilkenny woman to death because she had stolen a “vial of his blood”, “installed hidden cameras”, and put “black widow spiders” in his house, a jury has heard.

Thu, 04 Feb, 2016

Accused was ‘so calm’ after stabbing

A murder trial jury has heard that when a security guard at a Kilkenny shopping centre confronted a man who had repeatedly stabbed a woman, he did not see “any emotion in him” and “he was so calm after what he had done”.

Wed, 03 Feb, 2016

AUDIO: Irish radio presenter’s prank goes very wrong live on air

Things went all kinds of wrong on Ocean FM’s Francie Boylan Show over the weekend as Francie tried to prank one of his fellow presenters.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2015

David Griffin lives Ardfert dream

AIB All-Ireland Club IFC Final: Ardfert (Kerry) 1-14 St Croan’s (Roscommon) 0-9: David Griffin recalls sitting in the Hogan Stand as a 13-year old boy, a proud spectator as Ardfert’s claimed the All-Ireland Club intermediate title in 2007.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2015

Ardfert reaction: Proud O’Driscoll hails ‘unbelievable bunch’

Pat O’Driscoll pointed to David Griffin’s first-half goal as the decisive score in Ardfert’s latest All-Ireland intermediate triumph.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2015

Kilkenny stabbing victim to be buried today

The funeral of Mairead Moran will get underway in Kilkenny at 2pm this afternoon.

Mon, 12 May, 2014

Psych assessment for murder accused

A psychiatric assessment has been ordered on a 27-year-old man accused of murdering a shop manager last Thursday.

Mon, 12 May, 2014

Man charged with Mairead Moran's murder; Judge orders psychiatric assessment

A 27-year-old man has been charged with the murder of 26-year-old Mairead Moran in Kilkenny on Thursday evening.

Sat, 10 May, 2014

Monaghan far too strong for Fermanagh

Monaghan 2-20 Fermanagh 0-11

Thu, 16 Jan, 2014

Tyrone continue McKenna Cup run

Tyrone, Donegal, Monaghan, Derry, Antrim and Cavan were victorious in the Power NI Dr. McKenna Cup in Ulster this afternoon.

Sun, 12 Jan, 2014

Late goal ends hope of Monaghan comeback

Monaghan 0-12 Galway 1-14

Sun, 25 Mar, 2012

Banty’s boys back in hunt

THE VAST expanse of empty terracing in Clones spoke volumes about the lack of belief both sets of supporters had in these sides on Saturday but Seamus McEnaney never shared that pessimism.

Mon, 21 Jul, 2008

Ward, Caldwell lead Walker Cup chase

Walker Cup hopefuls Simon Ward and Jonathan Caldwell will lead the chase for the East of Ireland Amateur Open at Co Louth on Saturday.

Fri, 01 Jun, 2007

Tyrone-Cork NFL meeting falls victim to weather

THE National Football League game between Tyrone and Cork has been called off due to weather conditions.

Sat, 04 Mar, 2006

Tyrone continue McKenna Cup dominance

Tyrone 1-15 Monaghan 0-08

Sun, 26 Feb, 2006

Tyrone, Monaghan name McKenna Cup sides

Philip Jordan and Gavin Devlin will make their first starts of the season for reigning champions Tyrone in Sunday's Dr McKenna Cup final at Casement Park (throw-in 2.30pm).

Fri, 24 Feb, 2006

Five Dublin newcomers face Tyrone

DUBLIN introduce five newcomers for Sunday’s opening Allianz NFL tie against All-Ireland champions Tyrone at Omagh.

Wed, 01 Feb, 2006