Politicians in Northern Ireland condemned those responsible for a string of security alerts that brought traffic chaos to the North.

PLANE spotters had a rare treat at Waterford Airport at the weekend when a spectacular World War II Douglas C-47 paid a visit.

THE HEARTBROKEN father of a leaving cert student killed in a bomb blast in Turkey a year ago this weekend says he still expects his bubbly, bright daughter to walk through the door.

THERE were heart-breaking scenes at Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School yesterday as former pupils who should be enjoying their summer break gathered to mourn and support one another.

Those looking for a starter home with some character would do well to give this property at 4, Hillview, Cobh, the once-over.

Low handicappers Mary Dore (-4) and Colum O’Driscoll (-3), Parteen, returned an excellent 12 up to win the National Mixed pitch and putt Foursomes title at Larkspur Park, Cashel yesterday.

Tralee club players Teresa Broderick and Jamie Wrenn, playing off scratch and minus eight respectively, played superbly to score 11 up and win the Cork Crystal Munster Mixed Foursomes title for the second year in a row at Hillview, Clonmel yesterday.

TIPPERARY inter-county player James Cleary (Hillview, Clonmel) stopped the great run by Eddie Hackett (Collins) to win the Men’s Munster Senior Pitch and Putt Strokeplay Championship at Collins yesterday.

Four people were killed in road accidents overnight.