Two men have been arrested in connection with a drug seizure in Co. Leitrim.

THE High Court has ruled two publicans had no duty of care to an elderly man whom they had served drink prior to his death in a crash in which one other person was killed.

Two publicans who served alcoholic beverages to a man who was one of two people killed in a horrific road traffic accident shortly after he drove home from the pub acted in a negligent manner, it was claimed before the High Court today.

ALMOST one-in-five primary pupils were still in classes of 30 children or more last year, but teachers have warned this could rise significantly if the Government adopts An Bord Snip Nua’s proposals.

Hundreds of anglers have descended on Co. Leitrim in an attempt to catch the first salmon of the New Year.

A priest at the centre of a sexual abuse allegation has agreed to stand aside from his duties, it was revealed tonight.

Gardaí in Co Leitrim are investigating an overnight incident in which shots were fired at an unoccupied house in Kinlough.

Two men who spent weeks in intensive care units after being badly beaten in separate attacks in Dublin have died, it was confirmed today.

Gardaí have named the two people killed when their cars collided on the N15 in Co Leitrim yesterday.