Tomas Cypas (35) was sentenced to life in prison for murder. Watching their mother and father saying goodbye “to their firstborn son was the most heartbreaking thing we experienced”, the brothers wrote. Earlier this month, a jury convicted Lithuanian national Cypas of murdering Kokenbergs by a majority verdict of 10 to two. “Losing a child at any age is the most brutal loss and every parent’s worst nightmare. It was the worst thing in our lives to look into Mam and Dad’s eyes and tell them they had lost a son.

“Civilian hulls painted grey” is a term often applied to the vessels of the Irish Naval Service. [ Ireland to deploy large numbers of undersea trackers to detect Russian submarinesOpens in new window ]In most countries, this programme would be called Anti-Submarine Warfare. Since 2024, the increasing number of Russian vessels in Irish waters has accelerated this change in priorities, said a source. US naval ships equipped with mini subs are also occasional visitors to the waters off the west and south coasts. This means if an Irish naval ship detects a submarine, it will have no way of telling who is operating it.

North East woman ordered to pay £1,000 after 'large amount' of waste fly-tippedThe address of Donna Adams, from Consett, was found on an invoice in the rubbish that was dumped in May of last yearView Image The waste which was fly-tipped on Knitsley Lane, in Rowley, Consett, County Durham (Image: Durham County Council)A woman from County Durham has been ordered to pay £1,000 after a 'large amount' of waste was fly-tipped. ‌Durham County Council's neighbourhood wardens found the fly-tipped waste on Knitsley Lane, in Rowley, Consett. The rubbish also included a household appliance, furniture and a bike tyre, with the wardens then attending Adams' address but not getting an answer. ‌Ian Hoult, Durham County Council’s neighbourhood protection manager, said: "This prosecution demonstrates that we will not tolerate fly-tipping and the detrimental impact it can have on residents and the environment. "We know the vast majority of people take responsibility for their waste and we thank them for doing so.

Graeme Souness savages Mo Salah and demands he LEAVES LiverpoolBoth Liverpool and Mohamed Salah have endured difficult seasons with Reds great Graeme Souness having offered a particularly scathing take on the Egyptian’s form and his future at AnfieldView 2 Images Graeme Souness has offered his take on Mo Salah's form (Image: Getty Images)Liverpool icon Graeme Souness believes Mo Salah should end his Anfield career THIS summer, after blaming the Egyptian for the Reds’ downturn. The reigning Premier League champions have endured a difficult season under Arne Slot, having slipped to fifth. ‌Salah has also had a tricky season in front of goal, having scored just five times in the Premier League. Explaining his form to Mail Online, Reds hero Souness said: “What happens, in my opinion and in my experience, is your career happens one of two ways. His numbers are way down, and he is the single biggest reason why Liverpool are having an indifferent season.

Sil Fox, the nonagenarian entertainer and comic, wants his High Court claim for damages arising from the failed prosecution of a sexual assault charge against him to be heard by a jury. The Fox side accepts its client is not entitled by default to have his case heard by a jury. As a result of the publicity attached to the case, Fox submits that the damage to his reputation “was done”, in respect of his career as a “much-loved and well-known” entertainer, counsel said. McGrory said Fox claims his popularity significantly waned following the case, and offers of work and public appearances radically diminished. McKenna submitted there were complex matters of law arising in the case that were not suitable for a jury to decide.

Premier League relegation battle decided by reverse fixtures with just one point in itThe Premier League relegation battle is heating up with Leeds United, Tottenham, West Ham and Nottingham Forest scrapping for survivalView 3 Images Tottenham are one of a handful of relegation-threatened top-flight teams (Image: Getty)Tottenham are one of many sides facing the very real threat of relegation with eight Premier League fixtures left to play. However, a repeat of the reverse results of these remaining matches would see them survive as they battle with Leeds United, West Ham and Nottingham Forest. ‌They face Forest on Sunday afternoon in a crucial relegation six-pointer as West Ham and Leeds also linger dangerously near the drop. This would see Tottenham finish the campaign on 39 points and if we consider the other relegation-threatened teams' reverse fixtures, they'd avoid the theoretical drop. However, they would still avoid the drop in this scenario, with West Ham suffering relegation to the Championship.

Ciarán Cannon on his daughter who was stillborn: ‘She would be 23 now. I often wonder what she would look like? What she would sound like? And how would her presence have changed the rest of us?’

They said the introduction of the €1.20 hourly fee at the shopping centre car parks has had a “devastating” effect on trade, with many reporting double‑digit declines in footfall and turnover. Traders estimate footfall has fallen by an average of 20pc since the charges were introduced. The car parks are owned by US investment firm Kennedy Wilson and operated by Euro Car Parks Ireland, which also manages multi-storey car parks at the Mater Hospital and the National Convention Centre. While management claimed it improved parking availability, customers reported avoiding the centre in favour of competitors like Blanchardstown. However, retailers say the charges have deterred customers who previously used the centre for quick visits.

Ireland is better placed than many of its European peers to weather economic risks from the Iran war fallout as it starts from a stronger base, Central Bank of Ireland governor Gabriel Makhlouf has said. “The main risks for Ireland actually are similar to the rest of Europe. It’s the impact on growth, the impact on inflation,” Mr Makhlouf said in an interview with Bloomberg. “The war in Iran has not fundamentally changed my views of the Irish economy,” Mr Makhlouf said. “If one thing we’ve learn from this latest crisis is, it just underlines the need to reduce our – never mind doing it for climate change reasons – reliance on fossil fuels,” Mr Makhlouf said.

Government to slash excise duty by up to a quarter in bid to ease worst fuel crisis in living memoryRelief will be temporary, with measures expected to be in place for just one monthPrice of fuel surges close to €2.30 a litre – with further pain predicted at the pumpsSenan Molony Today at 06:30The Government is likely to cut excise duty by up to one-quarter at forecourt pumps next week, which could result in a reduction of nearly 33c per litre – but only for a month.

Electric vehicles or petrol cars – which is cheaper to run? We did a like-for-like comparison between the Hyundai Kona petrol and the Kona Electric, factoring in everything from charging costs to insuranceEV cars aren't always a big cost-saver. Photo: GettyGeraldine Herbert Today at 06:30The conflict in Iran and rising fuel prices are likely to accelerate the shift away from petrol cars, but how much could you actually save by opting for an electric car?

Emergency services were called to the scene of a two-car crash in Piltown, Co KilkennyFour people were transported to University Hospital Waterford for treatment of injuries sustained during the crash. Photo: stock imageGardaí are investigating after four people were hospitalised following a crash involving two cars in Co Kilkenny on Wednesday evening. Emergency services and gardaí were called to the scene of a two-vehicle road traffic collision involving cars at Piltown in Co Kilkenny on Wednesday, March 18 at approximately 5.20pm. Two female passengers of the second car, aged in their teens and 50s, were also conveyed to University Hospital Waterford, for treatment of injuries understood to be non-life-threatening. Gardaí say that their investigations into the crash are ongoing at this time.

Man Utd news: Wayne Rooney snubs Bruno Fernandes as midfielder told he should leave the clubMichael Carrick has impressed so far as Manchester United boss and Bruno Fernandes has continued to perform well under himView 3 Images Wayne Rooney has spoken about Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes (Image: The Overlap)Michael Carrick has hit the ground running in his second spell as Manchester United's interim manager. Bruno Fernandes is one star in particular who has benefitted from his regime. ‌FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Paris Saint-Germain and now Man United. Article continues belowJoin our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Video: 'Really sad' The Apprentice star shares poignant confession after 'extraordinary' firing - and reveals number one mistake he made at the very start of seriesHarry Clough is latest to be fired from The Apprentice. The financial sales manager, from Battersea, London , waved goodbye to his £250,000 investment and partnership from Lord Sugar on the latest instalment of the BBC show.

Kai Rooney's new contract, ban on wearing his own boots, response to Man Utd 'offer'Many are tipping Manchester United starlet Kai Rooney to follow in his dad's footsteps at Old TraffordView 4 Images Kai Rooney has signed with Triple S Sports Management (Image: Triple S Sports Management Instagram)Kai Rooney is one of the most talked-about talents currently in English football. ‌Kai Rooney follows in Wayne's footsteps as Man Utd wonderkid signs major new deal READ MORE :New contract signedRooney has taken the next step in his blossoming career by signing a contract with Triple S Sports Management. ‌Kai announced the deal, which has seen him wear Puma boots and clothing ever since, in an Instagram post which read: "Great to sign for @puma. But he’s played for the U18s a few times and he can then wear his Puma boots. Man Utd new contract 'offer'View 4 Images Rooney denied reports claiming he had signed a lucrative contract (Image: Getty Images)Rooney in February shut down claims that he had been offered a lucrative new contract by United.