A man who was banned from the road when his dangerous driving caused the death of a back seat passenger has received an eight-and-a-half-year jail sentence.

The father of Celtic star Anthony Stokes has been charged in court over allegations he threatened a business rival.

The parents and uncle of Republic of Ireland striker Anthony Stokes have been released from police custody without charge.

An uncle of Celtic star Anthony Stokes has been released from Garda custody without charge after he was arrested with the player’s parents in Dublin.