Munster have made a major statement of intent for the coming season after confirming the signings of South African World Cup winners Damian de Allende and RG Snyman.

The late Terry O’Neill has been described by Larry Tompkins as having a great football brain.

ACCLAIMED filmmaker Damian O’Callaghan is well used to creating cinematic magic on screen.

The other evening I saw a Donegal woman on TV demonstrate the slicing and cooking of squid for a TV chef.

For former Navy diver Muiris Mahon, life as a mature student at University College Cork has been an ‘amazing’ experience. He tells Rowena Walsh why

A body has been found during the search for missing Damian O'Raw.

Three Cork brothers were killed during the Second World War fighting for the Royal Canadian Air Force, according to never-before-seen records unearthed by a noted author and historian.

I don’t know whether it was shock or despair or whether he was hoping something light would lighten the shock and despair, but Damian Martin was somehow trying to introduce a sense of hope after yesterday’s game in Tullamore.

Three down and four to go. The Galway footballers have, out of necessity, raced out of the NFL traps this year and are in a good position to chase down a spot in this year’s Football league final.

Chris Pelow looked set for a promising hockey career, before a throbbing pain in his foot changed his life forever. He spoke to Stephen Findlater.

Six days on from lining out together for their club Ballyhaunis, Mayo’s Keith Higgins and Clare’s Eoghan Collins will be ready to tear into each other in Cusack Park on Saturday.

Don’t let the scenic Kerry backdrop fool you on Damian O’Callaghan’s debut feature, says Ellie O’Byrne.

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The singer-songwriter Colin Vearncombe, who had a huge hit in the 1980s with Wonderful Life, suffered fatal head injuries after losing control of his car on an icy road and crashing into another car near Cork Airport, an inquest today heard.

Former presidential candidate and Eurovision song contest winner Dana Rosemary Scallon has denied claims by her sister and a niece that she defamed them when asked about allegations of sexual abuse made against Ms Scallon’s brother John.

The promoters of a film festival which celebrates Richard Harris in his native Limerick, has accused the city’s cultural establishment of snubbing the event after the city council gave it just €200.

Beachgoers in Florida witnessed a distressing incident on Monday evening as a man was reportedly forced to jump 150 feet to the ground from his out-of-control paraglider.

Think of Connacht’s remarkable successes this season and one is immediately transported to Galway and the Sportsground. 

Years ago, here, the ould fellas in this Canarian valley used to wear soft hats — like Irish farmers’ Sunday hat, but grey — and carry large knives at their belts, and have bloodstains on their shirts, or so they seemed.

Johnny Murtagh has started 2016 in flying form and registered a 71/1 double with Russet and Maronella in Dundalk last night.

I DO like small communities. The population of this village on La Gomera, where I am currently escaping from the mad rush of Courtmacsherry, Co Cork (population approx. 350) is circa 60. 

The Scottish courts system has given special permission for journalists to cover the sentencing of Karen Buckley’s killer Alexander Pacteau live on Twitter.

The heartbroken family of murdered student nurse Karen Buckley have spoken of their deep gratitude for the huge outpouring of sympathy and support they received since her disappearance and death in Glasgow two months ago.

I’m a familiar voice allowed into people’s homes.

Here's what to watch on a rainy Bank Holiday.

I’m a familiar voice allowed into people’s homes.

The plaintive notes of a lone bagpiper broke the stillness of the night air at George Square in the centre of Glasgow last evening as hundreds of people gathered for a memorial to Karen Buckley.

A bright and bubbly young woman, Karen Buckley grew up on her parents’ farm at Glynn, Mourneabbey about 12km outside Mallow in north Cork. As the youngest in her family, the 24-year-old has three older brothers: Brendan, 32; Kieran 28, and Damian 27.

“We just want Karen home safely, we are desperate. She is our only daughter, we love her dearly.”

It has been reported the unveiling of a new sponsor for the Laurels is imminent, and the incoming backer has signed an initial one-year deal.

The comedian is revelling in co-hosting 4FM’s Classic Hits breakfast show, says Richard Fitzpatrick

Adele sent a hand-written note to Elton John to apologise for missing his wedding.

'Homeland' actor Damian Lewis has apologised to 'Lord Of The Rings' star Ian McKellen after saying he did not want to end up a “fruity actor” who is known for playing wizards.

Ian McKellen has hit back after Homeland star Damian Lewis said that he did not want to end up a “fruity actor” who is known for playing wizards.

Shane Warne insists he and Elizabeth Hurley haven't split up.

The memories of family and friends who have died from cancer inspired a man to keep pedalling during the tough days of a 2,000km fundraising cycle from Copenhagen to Ireland.

The family of a man who took his own life on the third anniversary of his son’s death says he was abandoned by the health service.

The bonfires were blazing in Bandon on Saturday following the town’s U19 rugby team scooping the All-Ireland title — although the players have been urged to mind the celebrations ahead of another final this weekend.

Yes, this happened in real life today.