It’s Cork GOBA Christmas Party night at Curraheen Park and five finals feature on the 12-race programme.

The Special Criminal Court has ruled that prominent republican Thomas 'Slab' Murphy was lawfully returned for trial on charges connected with alleged revenue offences.

THERE was uncertainty yesterday as to whether alleged IRA boss Thomas “Slab” Murphy is engaged in tax negotiations with the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) through a third party.

MULTI-MILLIONAIRE farmer and alleged IRA chief Tom ‘Slab’ Murphy’s era as an untouchable may be set to crumble.