Two Nenagh men chased a Cork man who sold them bad drugs — but when they kicked in the door of a house in Churchfield to find him they were set upon and seriously assaulted by neighbours.

A man who took part in a violent attack on a car containing four children including a toddler has received a six-year jail term with the last 18 months suspended.

THE gardaí who investigated the brutal rape of a 75-year-old widow were yesterday praised for their work in capturing and securing the conviction of Joseph Cummins.