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A convicted gun smuggler, described as “feral” in court, was sent to jail for five years this week (May 18) for his part in running a cocaine packing factory in a residential estate in Athlone.

The Medjugorje Youth Festival takes place the first week in August each year, and attracts tens of thousands of young people from all corners of the world.

Ballyhale Shamrocks turned Croke Park green as they secured a record-breaking fifth AIB All-Ireland Senior Hurling Club title on St Patrick's Day, thanks to a hard-earned victory over Portumna.

Carlow under-21 hurlers will play Kerry in the All-Ireland under 21 B final at Nenagh this Saturday at 3.30pm. On route, Carlow defeated Meath in the Leinster semi-final, Westmeath in the final, and three weeks ago, they defeated Donegal in the All-Ireland semi-final.

A development site which contains a large detached residence would provide for a rare opportunity for a purchaser to acquire a property with commercial/residential development potential strategically located on one of the most high profile sites on the corner of Distillery Road. The property which is being offered for sale by tender through agents O’Donnellan & Joyce has dual frontage onto Distillery Road and onto the car park of NUIG.

No 9 Distillery Road is one of the finest sites adjoining NUIG and is for sale this Friday October 31. The property contains an imposing detached residence which stands on 0.2 acre and is possibly one of the most strategically located sites in the Newcastle area. The property adjoins the car park of NUIG, comprising of a large corner site and has potential with the current zoning for ground floor commercial units with overhead student accommodation.

A city man’s luck ran out this week when he was jailed for his part in two robberies committed last year, after he came to Garda attention in September, while being given a chance by Judge Mary Fahy to mend his ways since his last court appearance in June.

A man who “slid on gravel” and crashed into a vehicle causing injury to a number of its passengers failed in having the charge reduced and was fined a total of €700 and ordered to pay witness expenses of €150.

TO MARK the 70th anniversary of WB Yeats’ passing, Dublin’s Focus Theatre presents a revival of an entertainment on the life and work of one of Ireland’s great creative icons.