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1. Ireland’s approach to defence ‘very hypocritical’, says German military expert

   ‘To think that neutrality means that you won’t be attacked by anyone is... stupid,’ says professor

2. Woman deceived friend out of €30,000 with fake Lanzarote bar scheme

   Geraldine McGrath misled her friend, who is now in her 80s, into making regular cash payments towards a supposed investment

3. Cork hospital murder accused shouted ‘this man ate my son’, court hears

   Dylan Magee (33) of Churchfield Green, Churchfield, Cork has denied murdering Matthew Healy (88)

4. Have your say: Have you received a scam call from a UK +44 number?

   Ireland is experiencing a significant rise in scam calls that appear to be coming from the UK, according to ComReg

5. Michael Lynn associate Yavor Poptoshev told he must enter plea at next court appearance

   Bulgarian national failed in Supreme Court challenge to law compelling him to disclose passwords to electronic devices

6. M50 reopens following bin lorry fire near toll bridge

   Commuters face evening of road and rail disruptions as Irish Rail suspends Phoenix Park tunnel services

7. Principal removed from register over ‘predatory’ conduct towards student teacher

   High Court heard principal touched woman inappropriately and said he would like to book a hotel room with her

8. Man (35) charged with being intoxicated on Ryanair flight

   Dublin bound flight was forced to divert to Cork Airport

9. Arms cache discovered in Cork attic linked to War of Independence

   Army bomb disposal experts called to assist gardaí

10. Father of Omagh bombing victim concerned at delay to next phase of inquiry hearings

    Public hearings focused on days leading up to 1998 atrocity were due to start in March, but have been postponed