He’s still waiting for his birthday card from Ed Sheeran to arrive, but sheep farmer-turned-internet sensation Joe Kelly did not let that stop the party as he marked his 80th in style with a community celebration.

Wexford’s hurlers and Kildare’s footballers may have failed to land provincial titles last summer but the presence of both counties in the respective 2017 deciders proved to be a winning combination for the Leinster Council.

It’s currently called The Top of Coom but it could arguably become The Castle on the Hill should Ed Sheeran accept an invite to visit the pub that features in his favourite YouTube video, writes Catherine Shanahan    

Willie Mullins completed a clean-sweep in the three Grade Two events in Fairyhouse yesterday, scoring with Ballycasey, Bleu Berry and Al Boum Photo.

Allianz FL Division 4

IN THE mood for cultural experience but not sure you’re up being confined to a concert hall seat for the duration? A Kaleidoscope night might be just the ticket for you, writes Cathy Desmond

Antrim 0-9 Limerick 2-6: They came, they saw, they conquered — that was Limerick footballers who tasted victory, at Corrigan Park in Belfast on Saturday, for the first time since April 2015, when they carved out a league win over Louth, in Drogheda.

It’s that sense of unfinished business which keeps Ian Ryan trucking along.

Ian Reilly’s two runners put down the early markers in the opening round of the Greyhound & Petworld Supersprint, Quietly doing so in the best possible fashion – with a record-breaking run in the very first heat.

Dan Kelleher, Joe Kelly and Johnny McCarthy the three Irish farmers became internet sensations after a video of them celebrating the reopening of their local pub went viral.

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

It was only after Donegal beat Armagh a fortnight ago that we realised the men of Tír Chonaill had never before beaten both Tyrone and the Orchard county in the same championship.

Fermanagh 2-19, Limerick 2-10:

Waterford U21HC final: Ballygunner 2-12 Dungarvan 0-11

Limerick 1-16 London 1-13

Kildare manager Jason Ryan retains faith in the black-card rule, but insists consistency of its application remains the most important factor.

Three Irish farmers who have become internet sensations after a video of them celebrating the reopening of their local pub went viral are set to open one of the BBC’s top comedy quiz shows tonight.

The reopening of Ireland's highest pub last week gained lots of attention, but three men and a lamb stole the spotlight.

It took a Darragh Treacy goal three minutes from time to separate neighbours St Kieran’s and Ballysteen in the Limerick SFC quarter-final in Rathkeale’s Mick Neville Park on Friday evening.

I caught five games over the weekend culminating in the double-header in Croke Park yesterday, where both referees had decent games.

AWAY to Limerick. Not the words you wanted to hear when the draws for the provincial championship were made.

There is a fresh look to the Cork team to face Limerick in tomorrow night's Munster SFC quarter-final at the Gaelic Grounds (throw-in 7pm).

Limerick 0-10 Carlow 0-9

Munster Interprovincial football manager Ger O’Sullivan is adamant his team stand a great chance of beating Ulster in Sunday’s semi-final despite four of the province’s six counties being Division 4 teams.

Limerick’s veteran John Galvin has been included in Maurice Horan’s senior football panel for the McGrath Cup and National League.

Kildorrery (Cork) 1-11 St Kieran’s (Limerick) 0-12

Munster interprovincial manager Ger O’Sullivan said it would “a great disappointment” if the series is ended.

Maurice Horan would not be drawn on his future as Limerick manager as his two-year term came to an end but if he is agreeable, the Mayo native is sure to be asked to continue.

This was a gripping game that ebbed and flowed throughout and eventually ended in a merited Limerick success.

Longford 1-15 Limerick 1-21 (after extra time)

Eoin Barry will make his Championship debut for Limerick when they meet Waterford in Sunday's Munster SFC quarter-final at the Gaelic Grounds (throw-in 3.30pm).

DOLPHIN coach Steve Ford knew his side were out of the running for the Ulster Bank League title but knew they could have a say in the destination of the silverware in Division 1A.

THE only source of surprise from Kerry’s All-Ireland Croke Park outing came long after the final whistle had blown as Mayo knocked All-Ireland champions Cork out of the race for Sam Maguire.

Jim O'Donovan has been named in the Limerick team to face Kerry in Sunday's All-Ireland SFC quarter-final at Croke Park (throw-in 2pm).

ON the field the Mohican-haired Stephen Lavin is a sight to behold in full flow and a hard man to stop.

HE’S one of the final survivors from Limerick’s breakthrough in the early part of the decade.

Tommy Stack has been included in an unchanged Limerick team for Saturday's All-Ireland SFC fourth round qualifier against Wexford in Portlaoise (throw-in 7pm).

IT was a scene of devastation six weeks ago but the Gaelic Grounds are once again feeling like home for the Limerick footballers.

COMING out of the Gaelic Grounds on Saturday, John Galvin could have been forgiven for thinking the match scoreline was his fault.

LIMERICK 3-9 KERRY 1-26

Limerick manager Maurice Horan has handed debuts to three players for Saturday's Munster SFC semi-final against Kerry at the Gaelic Grounds (throw-in 6.45pm).

A CORONER has appealed for anyone who can help gardaí with their investigation into the death of a 10-day-old baby, which was treated as murder, to come forward.

GREATER composure in front of goal ensured Cork set up a first meeting of the season with Kerry as they accounted for their hosts in the McGrath Cup at the Gaelic Grounds yesterday.

THE parents of a baby, whose death at 10 days of age had initially been treated as murder, are to be advised a coroner was anxious to open inquest proceedings.

MICHAEL SHIELDS has been ruled out of Ireland’s plans for Saturday’s International Rules first test against Australia at the Gaelic Grounds due to his involvement in Sunday’s Cork SFC final.

Armagh forward Steven McDonnell has been announced as the Ireland captain for the 2010 International Rules Series, with team manager Anthony Tohill also confirming a 22-man squad for this month's two Tests against Australia.

HAVING won last season’s delayed Charity Cup final three weeks ago at Temple Hill, Cork Constitution took this season’s decider with a deserved victory at Musgrave Park.

IF Conor Counihan wanted a rigorous test to discover where his Cork team stand ahead of the big August days in Croke Park, he got it in the Gaelic Grounds on Saturday night.

LEAVING the Gaelic Grounds on Saturday night, I felt an immense sense of relief that Cork were still in the championship.