MANY years ago a young Limerick man set off for London with the dream of becoming a great actor.

RINGING in the New Year with a couple of ugly sisters and a mean old stepmother might not be everyone’s idea of a good time, but when you throw a fairy godmother into the mix, it is a dream come true for one woman.

AS he celebrated another Christmas TV topper yesterday, comedian Pat Shortt revealed Germany is creating its very own Killinaskully.

A ROMANIAN woman last night appealed to the Minister for Justice to allow her Irish-born daughter to be brought back from Romania so she can see her newborn brother for the first time.