'Champion of the underdog' solicitor dies in his home aged 54

Gardai said, Sunday, they do not suspect foul play in the death of prominent criminal defence solicitor John Devane, Sunday, writes David Raleigh.

Mr Devane, (54), was found dead around midday by his estranged wife Julianne Stanley, at his home in Blackwater, Ardnacrusha, Co Clare, gardai said.