Newtownshandrum, Ballyhea and Midleton have joined Na Piarsaigh in a four-way tie atop the Red FM Division 1 Hurling League.

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Without further ado, ladies, and gentleman... David's Stag.

Cork IT 2-13 Douglas 2-12

Defending champions Clonmel got their Munster Junior League campaign off to a winning start with a victory over one of their main challengers, Bandon.

Rain disrupted the Munster Junior League program yesterday with eight of the scheduled games being postponed.

Cork SHC: Carrigtwohill 2-27 Killeagh 0-18

London 0-7 Galway 3-17

Kanturk won the big game in Division 1 of the Munster Junior League to move into second place, two points behind leaders St. Mary’s, after their 34-15 away win over Clonmel.

There is "no rhyme or reason" to Ireland's VAT system, according to a councillor who is spearheading a campaign for VAT reform.

You would not think that a Facebook campaign for Vat reform would excite the public’s imagination but it has — and it is no wonder.

It goes without saying that Vat is no laughing matter, but some of the rules are a joke — take, for example, the 0% Vat that hiring a limo attracts, while, on the other hand, hiring a wheelchair will cost you an additional 23%.

AODHÁN O’Riordáin is a Labour TD for Dublin North central and Brian Collins is a Labour councillor in Co Meath.

While there is growing speculation that the forthcoming budget might include income tax cuts, I think it is important that we consider reform of the Vat system instead.

London 1-12 Sligo 0-14, Ruislip

Eamon Gilmore has defended his leadership of the Labour Party amid questions raised about his tenure by frustrated party members.

Cork hurling manager Jimmy Barry-Murphy enjoyed fine success on the coursing fields on Sunday when his Jacksons Lane, trained by Michael O’Donovan in Tipperary town, won the Derby Trial Stake at Abbeyfeale.

Three Munster Club SFC titles in eight years is a feat Castlehaven can be very proud of — yet for one of the country’s most storied GAA clubs, 15 years since their last win is just too long.

At 19, life could hardly have been any better for Brian Collins.

A senior vice president of a mobile phone technology firm, accused of being rude, aggressive and unprofessional to customers, has asked the High Court for an injunction aimed at stopping what she says is a potentially biased inquiry by her employer.

The draw for the Connolly’s Red Mills Irish Laurels took place at Curraheen Park yesterday afternoon and the track is set for a bumper night’s racing this weekend with the confirmation that all 11 first round heats will be run on Saturday.

A man-of-the-match display by Eoghan Murphy helped Erin’s Own to a comfortable eight-point victory over fellow East Cork side Killeagh in a lacklustre county SHC fourth round tie at Midleton on Saturday night.

After that opening round Newtownshandrum heartbreaker a few short weeks ago, Killeagh were in no mood to squander a second Cork SHC chance in Castlemartyr on Saturday.

An historic day for a historic club in Páirc Uí Rinn on Saturday evening as Courcey Rovers beat Blackrock 0-16 to 1-8 for their first ever Cork SHC.

BY MONDAY afternoon, the starting line-up for the 2011 Laurels will be revealed and the draw for the first round heats made

I BELIEVE the Referendum Commission failed miserably to do the job it was entrusted to do and explain the Lisbon Treaty to people.

Old Belvedere 33 UL Bohemians 18, Anglesea Road

Garryowen 34 Old Belvedere 17, Dooradoyle

Old Belvedere 35 Lansdowne 14

Old Belvedere 20 Greystones 19

Marts: Two West Cork livestock farmers shares top awards at a show and sale of store cattle at Bandon Mart yesterday where up to €350 over €/kg was paid for heavy store bullocks.

CHAMPIONS DLS Waterford open the defence of their Harty Cup title with a tricky local derby clash against Waterford Colleges at Walsh Park tomorrow.

BUS Éireann recently introduced a blanket ban on smoking in the outdoor areas of Bus Áras in Dublin. I have been a commuter and Bus Éireann customer for 10 years between my home in Kells and my job in Dublin.

The following is the Leinster 'A' team to play Connacht in Barnhall on Friday (KO: 2pm):

The Leinster U-20s will now face the winners of Ulster / Munster in the Interprovincial Series final in Athlone next Saturday after defeating Connacht 30-10 in the Sportsground today.

The following is the Leinster U20 team to play Connacht in the Interprovincial series on Saturday in the Sportsground (KO: 2.30pm).

Ireland 20 Wales 15

Ireland 19 Argentina 13

Ireland U19 16 Samoa U19 15

Castleknock College 30 CBC Monkstown 0

The following is the Ireland U19 team to play Australia Schools at Ravenhill on Wednesday at 7pm.

Leinster 17 Munster 7