Cavan murder trial gets underway

A 34-year-old man has gone on trial for the murder of Darren McGrath (left) who was shot dead in his home in Belturbet, County Cavan, on 20 May 2008.

Trevor McCabe of Mountpleasant, Ballyconnell, Co Cavan, denies the murder of Mr McGrath, who was killed with two shotgun blasts to the head at close range, reports RTE.

The Central Criminal Court heard the 33-year-old was shot dead as he lay beside his partner in bed at around 5am on the morning of 20 May.

Body discovered at Rosses Point beach

Gardai in County Sligo say the discovery of a man's body this morning is not being treated as suspicious.

It was found at the well known Rosses Point beach at 6.30am. The body has yet to be identified but it's believed to be that of a man in his 50s or 60s.

Another swine flu case confirmed in Northern Ireland

Members of the public in Northern Ireland were urged not to get alarmed today after another case of swine flu was confirmed.

The total number of confirmed cases in the North is now nine, and another six possible cases are under investigation. Breakingnews.ie reports that the latest case relates to travel outside the UK and does not involve a school, workplace or other setting in the North, the Public Health Agency (PHA) said.

The sufferer has mild symptoms and is at home and taking antiviral treatment.