On a number of occasions during eight days in the high court, Judge Jonathan Swift queried if he should hear from both legal teams as to whether the case itself was an abuse of process. In English and Welsh civil law, a judge is able to stop, stay or strike out a case if they decide the legal process – in this case a civil claim for personal injuries damages – is being used unjustly or improperly. But once the judge raised the issue of abuse of process, it was clear that the costs order would be reviewed if Swift decided to throw it out on those grounds, she said. The claimants had raised £110,000 from a crowdfunding campaign that, to quote Ganesh, received many small donations of “three quid or a fiver”. Throughout the case, the Adams side was confident, if frequently irritated by the nature of the evidence put before the court from a former IRA member, Shane Paul O’Doherty, and ex-soldiers and police.

SSE Airtricity First Division: UCD 0 Cork City 1Cork City earned a massive three points at the UCD Bowl in an enthralling end-to-end encounter with 16-year-old Cillian Murphy being the hero as his first senior goal proved the difference. And back at the scene of when they last secured the First Division title the visitors, as expected, made a dominant start. Looked dangerous on the counter attack the Students' own flying winger, Stephen Mohan, created havoc himself and forced some bodies-on-the-line defending as the frenetic start showed no signs of slowing. The talented teenager made no mistake and swept the ball home expertly to become one of the youngest goalscorers in Cork City’s history. The longer the second half continued with just the one goal deficit, the potential for a nervy finish grew.

Ulster 19 Connacht 26Connacht stunned Ulster in Belfast to fully deserve their bonus point result and make it four victories on the bounce for Stuart Lancaster’s side to boost their play-off hopes. That incident led to a penalty for Ulster which Murphy put deep into Connacht’s 22. Zac Ward got five back for Ulster on 64 minutes when he bamboozled Sean Naughton after being supplied by Stockdale. Ulster: M Lowry, W Kok, J Stockdale, B Carson, Z Ward, J Murphy, Doak; A Bell, T Stewart, S Wilson, I Henderson, J Hopes, D McCann, M Rea, J Augustus. Connacht: S Naughton, S Jennings, C Forde, B Aki, F Treacy, J Carty, C Reilly; B Bohan, D Heffernan, F Bealham, J Joyce, D Murray, J Murphy, C Prendergast, S Jansen.

University Hospital Galway: The settlement, which was reached after mediation, is without an admission of liability. Photograph: Eric LukeA teenage girl who sued over the hospital care she received after her birth has settled a High Court action for €850,000. The girl, who cannot be named by order of the court, has neurodevelopmental difficulties, Judge Paul Coffey was told on Friday. Through her father, the girl sued the HSE over the care provided by University Hospital Galway. He said he had no hesitation in approving the settlement and wished the teenager the very best for the future.

The race for the playoffs heats up in Division 1A, especially at Lakelands Park where Terenure host Lansdowne in a typically significant clash between two in-form sides. The losers will feel the squeeze given Cork Constitution, in fifth on 43 points, host already-relegated Nenagh Ormond at Temple Hill ahead of meeting Terenure and Lansdowne. Division 2A: Ballymena v Galway Corinthians, Eaton Park; Banbridge v Shannon, Rifle Park; Dungannon v Wanderers, Stevenson Park; Greystones v Old Crescent, Dr Hickey Park; MU Barnhall v Cashel, Parsonstown. Division 2B: Enniscorthy v Skerries, Alcast Park; Galwegians v Clogher Valley, Crowley Park; Navan v Malone, Balreask Old; Sligo v Rainey, Hamilton Park; UL Bohemian v Buccaneers, UL 4G. (5pm); Railway Union v UL Bohemian, Park Avenue, (5pm); Tullow v Cooke, Rathoe Road (5pm); Wicklow v Galwegians, Ashtown Lane (5pm).

Mr Zhyvytskyi was attacked just metres from his home in Camden Court on Carroll's Quay in the Lower John St and Knapp’s Square area. He had left his home to get food in the nearby Shandon St area, but was stabbed as he walked the short distance home. Mr Zhyvytskyi is survived by his wife Viktoriya, and their young daughter. In a moving tribute on Rip.ie, Viktoriya wrote that her husband’s family will carry him in their hearts forever. On Thursday evening, a 42-year-old man accused of murdering Mr Zhyvytskyi by allegedly stabbing him in the chest was brought before Cork District Court.

The latest attacks follow days of Iranian strikes on regional energy infrastructure that has roiled global markets. Attacks on refineries and gasfields in the Middle East have compounded fears the escalating war in Iran and the wider region may lead to a prolonged shock to global oil and gas prices, even if shipping routes are unblocked. European gas prices jumped by 35 per cent on Thursday as Iran and Israel traded strikes on sites involved in the production and supply of oil and gas. Energy prices have since steadied after Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu said on Thursday night that the “war will end sooner than people think”. Taoiseach Micheál Martin arrives ahead of rountable during the EU Summit at the EU headquarters in Brussels, on March 19th.

George Lafferty, of BTG, was appointed provisional liquidator of Enterprise Foods Limited by Hamilton Sheriff Court, after a petition by the company. The 35-year established Scottish wholesale food supplier "entered liquidation after failing to refinance debts of more than £5m". The business, which was based at Reynolds Avenue in East Kilbride and traded as Localist, was a food service business that helped numerous Scottish suppliers, producers and farmers to sell goods to major retail and food service customers. “There are many small suppliers to the business that are owed money, and the loss of this route to market will also have a serious knock-on effect to these food producers as well." He added: "We are working to assess all claims and establish whether there will be any dividend paid to unsecured creditors, but it is not likely to be significant, given the level of secured debts in the business.

The Murrays mounted series of appeals to keep the 6,220 sq ft home after ‘wilful breach’ of planning laws. Two decades ago, Chris and Rose Murray were refused planning permission to build a 283 square metre house on a site in Bohermeen, Co Meath. In recent days, Rose Murray has characterised that decision as a “mistake”, which seems something of an understatement. A substantial portion of Ireland’s “rural” population consists of urban workers who have chosen, or been priced into, dispersed countryside living, producing a level of exurban sprawl largely unseen elsewhere in Europe. That a council had to pursue proceedings through every tier of the courts over two decades gives a dispiriting measure of how underpowered Ireland’s planning enforcement regime remains.

Bridget Fonda showed off her slimmed down physique as she stepped out to run errands in Los Angeles on Thursday. Fonda had a trace of a smile and her composure was one of self-assurance, no doubt due in part to her tremendous weight loss. The Daily Mail spoke to a nutritionist in February about the ways in which the one-time A-lister could have dropped the weight. The newfound confidence has reportedly inspired the star - whose father was the late Peter Fonda and whose aunt is Jane Fonda - to consider a Hollywood comeback. The last time Fonda appeared on the screen was in the 2002 made-for-television film Snow Queen.

Whether it's counting how many calories or carbohydrates are in each drink, the debate on whether wine is better for you than beer has long rumbled on. It was uncovered that wine drinkers are at a 'significantly lower risk of death' than those who prefer to reach for a beer, cider or even spirits. Prof Chen added: 'Even low to moderate intake of spirits, beer or cider is linked to higher mortality, while low to moderate intake of wine may carry lower risk.' It was found that numerous lifestyle factors could have impacted the results, however, with wine drinkers typically associated with healthier diets and higher levels of wealth. Furthermore, wine drinkers were more likely to consume their alcohol with meals, which is seen as a healthier habit, while spirits, cider and beer drinkers did not.

Sporting KC forward Calvin Harris #11 stands during the national anthem at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California on March 14, 2026. Kansas City, Kan.- Tomorrow Colorado Rapids travel to Children’s Mercy Park to take on Sporting Kansas City. Despite an obviously low number of players, Sporting has chosen to emphasize getting it right rather than flooding and seeing what sticks. The simple thought on this team right now is that they certainly are all pulling in a singular direction. BW: The other DP on the roster right now is Manu García.

Cork have made seven changes for Saturday evening's final round National Hurling League clash with Offaly at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Niall O'Leary, Seán O'Donoghue, Robert Downey, Mark Coleman, team captain Darragh Fitzgibbon, Hugh O'Connor, and Alan Connolly are those to come in while Eoin Roche, Daire O'Leary, Ger Millerick, Micheál Mullins, Damien Cahalane, Shane Kingston and Alan Walsh are those to drop out from the team which lost to Limerick last time out.

Leslie Williams: "There is an almost austere simplicity about the room with bare brick painted white, a stained wood floor and blonde wood tables, but thanks to good lighting and friendly, efficient staff, it still feels warm and welcoming."

Athlone native Leah Moloney underwent a laparoscopy, a keyhole surgical procedure which is currently the only definitive way to diagnose endometriosis. For one in ten women in Ireland, chronic, undiagnosed pain caused by endometriosis is a harsh and often hidden reality. Endometriosis causes tissue, similar to the lining of the uterus, to grow in places where it doesn’t belong. She also began experiencing symptoms similar to urinary tract infections, including a constant urge to urinate and painful pressure in her bladder. Work was extremely difficult.”There is currently no cure for endometriosis, a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside the uterus.