The family of a 19-year-old man courageously donated his organs to benefit five other sick people after he died in a car accident, an inquest heard tonight.

The 8th World Cardiac Conference is taking place in Dublin this week.

THERE appears to be a slight improvement in the condition of Kieran Kelly, who remains on a life-support machine following a heavy fall at Kilbeggan on Friday.

PATIENTS with brain disorders are still waiting up to two years to see a consultant despite a promise three years ago by the Health Minister to address the shortage of neurologists.

Detectives are investigating allegations of an attack during a hurling game in which a referee’s arm was broken after he sent a player off.