The heartbroken family of an 18-year-old cyclist who was fatally injured by the careless driving of a motorist have been left to wonder how any driver could go on the road after drinking.

Just the thing to zone-out the talk of Christmas.

Update 5.38pm: Stefan Mooney, who was missing from Ballymun, has been located safe and well.

The City in Darkness begins not in the city or even in darkness, but with an early morning swim in Co Wicklow lake. 

A youth is facing years behind bars for hacking to death a teenager with a deadly “Zombie Killer” machete.

Cocaine worth €47,000 was found concealed in the wheels and frame of a travel bag brought into Cork Airport on a flight from Portugal.

THERE was much gnashing of teeth and angry outbursts from the public when Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond had their involvement in Top Gear brought to a sudden and premature end over that “fracas”.

THOSE PESKY RABBITS by Ciara Flood (Templar €8. 80)

Leigh Griffiths hopes boss Ronny Deila keeps faith with him when Celtic travel to Partick Thistle New Year’s day.

A gorilla in Berlin has taken a dislike towards these Irish tourists.

A gorilla in Berlin has taken a dislike towards these Irish tourists.

IN his last interview before he died, actor PAUL WALKER told how much he enjoyed doing death-defying movie stunts.

Celtic are on the verge of signing Serbia international striker Stefan Scepovic from Sporting Gijon, according to his manager.

Celtic will be reasonably happy to come away from their Champions League game away to Maribor with a draw, but it was a night to forget for midfielder Stefan Johansen.

Let the drama unfold…

Maleficent ****

Over 6,000 people have signed up for the Cork City Marathon. From the woman taking on seven runs in seven continents, to a relay team of superheroes, every one of them has a story, says Ellie O’Byrne

Chez Hans,

Lucky teenager Stefan Montana saw his chance, and he took it.

Roger Federer has become the latest player to recruit a 1980s great, with Stefan Edberg joining the former world number one’s coaching team.

Cemeteries across the state of Massachusetts are refusing to accept the body of suspected Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev for burial.

The uncle of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev has arrived in Massachusetts to arrange for his burial.

A funeral home director was today trying to find a cemetery that would bury a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings.

The lawyer overseeing the Boston Marathon bombings victims’ fund says the families of three people who died could each receive well over $1m (€760,000).

An Austrian couple who had their match tickets and money stolen in Dublin were stunned when Irish soccer fans organised a whip-around for them.

The best fans in the world, they call us, and they're not wrong.

Armagh manager Paul Grimley has selected a new-look team for Saturday's Allianz Football League Division 2 opener against Laois at O'Moore Park (throw-in 7pm).

A tent made out of 500 beer bottles has been created in Germany.

Ulster’s try-scoring hero Craig Gilroy has been fending off suggestions that his superb touchdown against Munster on Sunday will put him on the Ireland tour of New Zealand this summer.

Ruan Pienaar and Paddy McAllister have both been included in the starting team for Ulster's Heineken Cup Pool 4 match versus Aironi at Ravenhill on Friday (kick off 7.30pm).

Ulster have confirmed the signing of former South Africa international Stefan Terblanche on a three-month contract.

Ulster Rugby have this evening confirmed that Stefan Terblanche will join the club on a 3 month contract.

WHEN is a café not a café?

A couple of Swedish newlyweds were struck by six natural disasters during their honeymoon.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has confirmed Austria striker Stefan Maierhofer will leave the club after only one season.

Wolves striker Stefan Maierhofer has joined Bristol City on a 28-day emergency loan.

Bernhard Langer’s 16th attempt to become the oldest winner in European Tour history might just be the one when he finally does it.

Aston Villa striker Luke Moore has completed a £3m permanent move to West Brom after signing a three-year contract.

The family of Austrian dungeon pervert Josef Fritzl have spoken out for the first time, thanking the public for its support.

The Austrian dungeon ordeal children and their mother are inching towards normal life in a spacious hospital wing, doctors said today.

The Austrian pensioner who had seven children by his captive daughter appeared before a judge today looking calm and untroubled.

Striker Luke Moore will be looking to resurrect his career at West Brom after two years of frustration with Aston Villa.