Corky Browne left Carrigtwohill for a life in racing, working with legendary trainer Fred Winter, in England, before forging a glorious partnership with five-time champion trainer Nicky Henderson. Browne announced his retirement, at 77, last week, ending a 62-year association with the sport.

A Limerick man accused of threatening to kill another man and damaging property more than two years ago has been refused bail by the Special Criminal Court.

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The tallest building in Ireland is to be turned into luxury apartments, it emerged tonight.

THE lure of property as an investment has shown no signs of abating, with private clients of Bank of Ireland buying a major office block in London.