Ireland’s Kurt Walker will have to battle Berlin featherweight Hamsat Shadolov down to the final bell at the European qualifiers for Tokyo 2020 in London today, according to Germany’s Wexford-born head coach Eddie Bolger.

As Foo Fighters get ready to rock Dublin, Ed Power traces Dave Grohl’s journey from the wreckage of Nirvana to fronting another of the biggest rock bands on the planet. It’s a tale that also has a surprising Irish twist

With one silver and four bronze already in the bag, potentially two gold medals could be claimed today in the ring for Ireland at the European Games in Minsk.

Kurt Cobain’s progressive politics were striking for the time but have been eclipsed by the tragedy of his suicide, writes Ed Power

It was long ago, though not so far away at all. An underage game on the frozen tundra of the old Tank Field or Nash’s or some such patch barren of grass and microbes.

Leo Cullen may have enjoyed Leinster’s victory over old foes Munster but when it comes to Europe he knows his province cannot compete on the same terms as their English and French rivals.

Since reading Hillary Clinton’s memoir I’ve been giving a lot of thought to ‘difficult women’, writes Louise O’Neill.

Peter Dowdall says the West Cork Garden Trail offers inspiring examples of community work

Our father, who art in heaven — any chance I could be wrong for once?

Terrace talk has been one of Examiner Sport’s more popular features.

In the last of our series, Áilin Quinlan visits Glengarriff in West Cork, which has experienced a revival in visitor numbers

NOT another one. If you’re still trying to comprehend the idea that David Bowie was not, in fact, a star man made of star dust, but encased in a biodegradable meat sack like the rest of us, then the news of Prince will have felt like a great big purple slap, writes Suzanne Harrington. 

105-year-old Elizabeth Sullivan was the guest of honour at the Texas Rangers v Seattle Mariners game at Globe Life Park yesterday.

Tim Roth was one of the old stalwarts Quentin Tarantino teamed up with for his upcoming western, The Hateful Eight, writes Helen Barlow

A 10-year-old boy who received an electric shock when he hammered a nail in to an ESB pole has settled his High Court action for €700,000.

The fallout from Chelsea’s acrimonious win over Arsenal on Saturday continued yesterday with both Diego Costa and Gabriel charged by the FA, who also charged both clubs with failing to control their players.

Leinster 23 Cardiff Blues 15: It proved a successful competitive home debut for Leo Cullen at the RDS on Saturday evening, as Leinster held off a game display from Cardiff Blues to secure their first win of the Guinness Pro12 season.

Ask Audrey has been sorting out Cork people for years ....

We bring you a round up of all the latest news and reviews from the world of entertainment.

Here’s a quick recap of all the weeks entertainment news.

A new documentary gets behind the public image of the Nirvana singer, writes Ed Power

Kim Gordon "wasn't entirely surprised" by Kurt Cobain's suicide.

EVERYONE needs a shower buddy, right? Fresh from escaping the clutches of their despicable employers in Horrible Bosses (2011), Nick (Jason Bateman), Kurt (Jason Sudeikis) and Dale (Charlie Arbus) set up their own company in Horrible Bosses 2 (15A). 

Dave Grohl was "afraid of music" after Kurt Cobain's death.

1994: The One with Whigfield, Ray Houghton, Blur v Oasis, Riverdance and THAT Guinness ad.

ISN’T it ironic that in a world that’s becoming truly ’’global’’ because of the communications revolution, at the same time interest in what’s local seems to be intensifying.

Courtney Love has revealed she has lost "about $27m" of "Nirvana money" during her career and life.

John Terry insists Didier Drogba is still a “nightmare” to play against as the veteran striker embarks on his second spell at Chelsea.

Glee Star denies glee exit after Twitter hoax

The road sign outside town reads “Welcome to Aberdeen. Come As You Are.” The iconic Nirvana song title greets fans from around the world flocking to pay homage to Kurt Cobain.

Courtney Love says a Broadway musical about Kurt Cobain is "very likely" to happen.

Kurt Cobain's childhood home could be turned into a museum.

Kurt Cobain's former roommate is selling his belongings on the internet.

Your daily, spoiler-free guide to what to look out for on the box.

Kurt Russell says the whole ending of 'Fast and Furious 7' is being changed in the wake of Paul Walker's death.

A US jury is deciding whether a former BP engineer broke the law or harmlessly swiped his finger across a mobile phone when he deleted hundreds of text messages in the aftermath of the deadly Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Design star Marc Jacobs resigned from Louis Vuitton this month to focus on his namesake label. Rachel Marie Walsh looks back at his transformative tenure with the luxury fashion house.

MUSIC NEWS: U2 have revealed they hope to finish their new album by the end of next month, with a release date yet to be specified for 2014.

The 'Glee' cast paid tribute to Cory Monteith with an emotional farewell last night.

This month marks the 20th anniversary of Nirvana’s final studio album, and fans aren’t just able to buy a new “super deluxe” boxset to celebrate the occasion. They can also buy the childhood home of late frontman Kurt Cobain, complete with his mattress.

This month marks the 20th anniversary of Nirvana’s final studio album, and fans are not only able to buy a new “super deluxe” box set to celebrate the occasion, they can also buy the childhood home of late frontman Kurt Cobain, complete with his mattress.

Dave Grohl didn't think Nirvana would make another record after 'Nevermind'.

Kildare flyweight Gary Cully claimed gold at the 38-nation European Youth Championships in the Netherlands on Saturday night.

Back in 1994, when the founders of the West Cork Garden Trail tried to convince local businesses to display their simple information sheet, there wasn’t much interest.

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell have "done perfectly" without marriage.