Irish rugby captain Niamh Briggs never misses a beat

For success, Irish rugby captain Niamh Briggs has two simple rules.

At work, she believes in the power of gentle persuasion... and at play her goal is to mow down anything that moves.

Garda Briggs yesterday embarked on her daily work routine in Limerick, foot patrolling what were once among the most troubled estates in the country.