A PRISONER who was slashed across the throat by another prisoner with a blade had his case for negligence against the Department of Justice dismissed yesterday.

THE number of early school leavers seeking training and education is on the rise as they struggle to find work or college places, according to the head of a service in one of Cork’s most disadvantaged city communities.

A Cork priest was struck in the head with a hammer and tied to his bed with cable, it was claimed today, as two teenagers were charged with committing an aggravated burglary.

THE people of Youghal came out in their hundreds to welcome the two Traveller brides last Thursday.

Gardai arrested a Dubliner today and charged him with having €200,000 worth of cannabis resin in a taxi in Cork City yesterday.