An ex-military policeman who lived in dilapidated circumstances in Dublin 8 was found badly decomposed in his home, an inquest has heard.

An elderly priest is recovering in hospital after suffering a fractured skull after an intruder attacked him at his home in Rialto in Dublin.

A man is due in court this morning in connection with an aggravated burglary in Dublin.

A 17-year-old boy charged with possessing a sawn-off shotgun is to face trial before a jury at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, a judge has ruled.

A 16-year-old boy was charged today with possessing a sawn-off shotgun in connection with a garda investigation into shootings linked to feuding gangs in Dublin.