Gardai have named the pedestrian knocked down and killed by a motorist on Monday night in Ennis as local auctioneer Mr Jarlath Colleran.
Mr Colleran (43), married with children, died after being struck by a car in the Roslevan area of Ennis just after 10 p.m.
A brother of Mr Ger Colleran, the editor of the Star newspaper, he was a distinguished hurler winning Harty and All-Ireland titles with St Flannan's College, while he also represented Clare at under-age level.
A Garda spokesman said the driver of the car had been interviewed and a file is to be sent to the DPP.
€50m for Rosslare- Dublin line sought
A delegation from Wexford is to seek a commitment that an additional €50 million will be spent on upgrading the Dublin-Rosslare rail line when they meet the CIÉ chairman, Dr John Lynch, in Dublin today.
The delegation, led by the Minister of State for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Mr John Browne, will remind Dr Lynch that €80 million has already been spent on the route but that for this investment to yield a satisfactory return, further work is essential.
The introduction of an early morning Wexford-Dublin commuter service will also be sought. The importance of providing an alternative to road travel along the east coast will be emphasised.
Meanwhile, pressure is also growing on CIÉ to save the Rosslare-Limerick Junction rail route from abolition at the company's next board meeting, scheduled for November 6th.
Gardai search for Wexford woman
Gardaí in New Ross, Co Wexford are searching for a local woman who has been missing since Monday evening. Ms Jackie Profeda (39), who lives with her husband and two children in Clonroche, Co Wexford, was last seen at 6 p.m. on bank holiday Monday in a video shop in New Ross, after visiting friends and family.
Her car was found at Bridge Street, North Quays, at 10.30 p.m. following a search by her family. Gardaí and locals have widened the search to include the area where the car was found.
Armed raid on pub in Beal na Blath
Gardaí in Co Cork are investigating an armed raid on a pub during which a shot was fired. The raid occurred at 4.20 a.m. yesterday at the Diamond Bar, Béal na Bláth.
The pub's owner, Mr Gene O'Callaghan, found two raiders breaking in to the house/ bar from the rear. They threatened Mr O'Callaghan, his wife and two daughters, fired a warning shot and demanded cash.
The men escaped with several thousand euro. They evaded a number of Garda checkpoints set up after the robbery. They were reported to have been wearing balaclavas and to have spoken with Dublin accents.
Supt Vincent Duggan, of Macroom Garda Station appealed for witnesses, to come forward. Anyone with information should contact Macroom station at (026) 41724.
Man charged over drowning
A man appeared before Cork Circuit Criminal Court yesterday charged with engaging in conduct which put the life of another person at risk.
Paul O'Sullivan, (21), of Bandon Road, Cork, pleaded guilty to interfering with Finbarr Morley last November at South Gate Bridge in the city. Mr Morley fell in to the River Lee and drowned.
Judge Patrick J. Moran adjourned the case to allow for the preparation of a probation and welfare report. Mr O'Sullivan was remanded on continuing bail until February 2003.