A new study suggests policies aimed at promoting marriage are misinformed as the marital status of parents has less of an impact on the lives of children than other factors.

Arguing about the housework again? It could be a sign of a deeper problem.

WE were deeply concerned by the comments attributed to UCC President Dr Michael Murphy concerning access students (Irish Examiner, Dec 21).

HORESWOOD upset the formbook by defeating champions Castletown in yesterday’s thrilling Wexford SFC final at Wexford Park.

CASTLETOWN attacker Anthony Masterson picked himself off the treatment table to inspire his side to a three point, 1-10 to 1-7, victory over Sarsfields.

A SCORING burst in the last seven minutes of the first half, in which the eventual winners scored 1-3 without reply, proved decisive as Wexford ran out worthy winners in the Leinster U21FC semi-final in Portlaoise last night.

A STUNNING finish by Wexford edged a single-point victory over Kildare in the Leinster Under-21 football championship quarter-final at Enniscorthy last night.