The prosecution counsel in the trial of a man accused of murdering two women 18 years ago has told the jury that if the accused is not guilty, there are a series of “truly amazing coincidences”.

A 60-year old man died following an altercation at an election party in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Friends of a female taxi driver murdered 15 years ago have vowed never to give up the search for her killer.

Three men have been arrested this morning in connection with the investigation into the killing of John Kenny in Galway.