Torrential rain and gale-force winds caused havoc across the country as three weather warnings took their toll.

Two sets of sisters involved in an “all-girlie” violent attack on another woman in a street fight in Kinsale, Co Cork, were yesterday remanded in custody for sentencing next week.

I HAVE been in or around Kinsale, Co Cork, since 1954 and would still be regarded as a “blow-in”.