An appeal by an Englishman against his conviction for his role in the biggest drugs haul in Irish history has been dismissed by the Court of Criminal Appeal.

Appeals brought by two men convicted in connection with the biggest-ever drugs haul in the history of the State have been adjourned to later this year.

James Reilly’s business and property interests are extensive.

TWO men on trial over Ireland’s biggest-ever drugs seizure were arrested after a garda found the pair walking among cattle on a west Cork country road, a court heard yesterday.

THE Director of Public Prosecutions was yesterday accused by a judge of using delaying tactics in the prosecution of four men charged in relation to the largest seizure of cocaine in the State.

A teacher who seduced a 15-year-old schoolboy and started a relationship with him behind her boyfriend’s back walked free from court in the UK today.

Clinton Cards agreed its biggest acquisition today, with a £46.4m (€66.1m) takeover of the Birthdays chain.