The heartbroken mother of a man killed by a serial offender with almost 500 convictions has revealed her shock at discovering he was under a driving ban until 2023 when he killed her son.

An 18-year-old man killed in a car crash in which his twin sister was also hurt buried his best friend after another smash less than a year ago.

A RETIRED garda with 30 years of dedicated service revealed he spent every night for more than three months hiding in a ditch watching an 11-strong IRA unit making a lethal two-tonne bomb.

A retired garda, with 30 years dedicated service, revealed he spent every night for four months hiding in a ditch watching an 11-strong IRA unit making a lethal two tonne bomb.