Colin O’Brien’s Republic of Ireland U17 side maintain their perfect record as they rounded off the first phase of qualifying for the European Championship with victory over Israel at Turner’s Cross yesterday.

In 2019 and beyond, we should support companies that hold themselves to the highest ethical standards, writes Dave Troy. Anything else is just a recipe for disaster.

Once upon a time we all knew what censorship was, who the good and bad guys were, and what could be done to make the world a better place.

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Gary Barlow heads up BBC One’s new talent show which promises five young men a job rather than just five minutes of fame, writes Ella Walker

The BBC is scouring Cork for singers, dancers, all around performers, and even some old-fashioned sages who can offer a bit of traditional advice.

Cork 1-14 Tipperary 1-11: A sharper Cork side, spearheaded by the impressive Damien Gore and Mark Buckley up front, had a touch too much class for Tipperary in this Munster MFC quarter-final last night in Páirc Uí Rinn.

Fresh from its nomination at the Oscars, ‘Mustang’ opens the Cork French Film festival, writes Helen Barlow

St Brendan’s, Killarney 5-21 High School Clonmel 0-7

Eight people yesterday became the first trainees to be taken on by Waterford Crystal in almost 30 years in traditional disciplines of crystal-blowing, cutting, sculpting and engraving.

A wall of floodwater swept away two vehicles carrying women and children in the western United States, killing at least seven people and leaving six others missing.

A lifelong Take That fan has a set of wedding photos to treasure after Gary Barlow turned up to serenade the newlyweds.

Gary Barlow has given another bride a wedding day to remember after serenading her on the big day.

A shellfish harvesting company is warning it will seek millions of euro in compensation if Irish Water proceeds with the construction of a new water treatment plant in east Cork.

Take That have been in danger of turning into the incredible shrinking band lately, with Robbie Williams sitting out their latest reunion and Jason Orange announcing he wouldn’t be coming back (for good).

Gary Barlow is to play at the weddings of three of his fans in 2015.

Pop band Take That have announced they will go on tour next year, as they prepare to hit the road as a trio for the first time.

Man’s own dog helps police bust him on drug charge

Take That have teamed up with ELO frontman Jeff Lynne for their new album - their first as a trio since Jason Orange quit.

Kya deLongchamps takes a look at stoneware faces only some brothers and fervent collectors could love.

Pop star Gary Barlow has finally broken his silence to “apologise” on Twitter following damaging tax-dodging allegations.

BBC broadcaster Gabby Logan has said she will repay any tax she owes after admitting investing in the scheme used by ‘Take That’ star Gary Barlow.

Viewers will next week see Corrie’s Tina McIntyre meet a grisly end, with four possible killers having a reason to want her out of the way.

Take That star Gary Barlow is facing calls to hand back his OBE over claims he invested in a tax avoidance scheme.

Gary Barlow surprised a fan on her wedding day by serenading her.

Gary Barlow has told for the first time how the stillbirth of his daughter filtered into the songwriting on his latest album.

Gary Barlow has revealed his regrets after going behind the backs of his Take That bandmates to record the lead vocal on a single – which meant Robbie Williams was dumped from one of their biggest early hits.

Gary Barlow has achieved what is thought to be his worst ever performance in the UK singles chart – failing to even make the top 100.

James Corden and Gary Barlow will embark on a road trip across the UK for a one-off documentary.

Simon Cowell blames Gary Barlow for 'The X Factor's slump.

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Gary Barlow says it's "too early" for One Direction to consider splitting up.

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Coronation Street star William Roache was called a “cockroach” by a fellow cast member, a court heard.

Departing ‘X Factor’ judge Gary Barlow has admitted he might return to the singing show after failing to get an act in this weekend’s final.

Boy band Rough Copy have been voted out of the ‘X Factor’ – leaving solo acts Sam Bailey, Luke Friend and Nicholas McDonald to fight it out in next week’s final.

Pressure has been ramped up ahead of next week’s 'X Factor' final – with the emotion getting the better of one of the show’s youngest contestants.

A world exclusive of Gary Barlow and Sir Elton John performing their new single Face to Face will be one of the star turns at this year’s X Factor final.

Heartthrobs One Direction scored the fastest-selling album of the year with Midnight Memories as they claimed the number one spot.

Robbie Williams may rejoin Take That to record their new album next year, Gary Barlow has revealed.

Irish judge Louis Walsh has seen one of his acts eliminated from 'The X Factor'.

An emotional Nicole Scherzinger refused to choose between her two singers as a fifth act was eliminated from 'The X Factor' tonight.

Boy band Kingsland Road were voted off the ‘X Factor’ tonight – with judge Gary Barlow complaining that the British public had “got it wrong”.

Teenage X Factor hopeful Sam Callahan suffered a setback in his bid for stardom when Gary Barlow said he “hated” his performance on tonight’s show.

Gary Barlow-backed boy band Kingsland Road will take it to the wire in tonight’s 'X Factor' sing-off.

Sharon Osbourne abstained from voting on the 'X Factor' results show after two of her acts found themselves in the sing-off.

'X Factor' judge Gary Barlow has confirmed he is to step down from the talent contest at the end of this series, making the announcement mid-way through a live show.