“Every game is an All-Ireland” is Kilkenny captain Brian Kennedy’s mantra as he leads the county into this evening’s Bord Gais Energy Leinster U21 final against Wexford at Wexford Park (7.30pm).

Bord Gáis Energy and Tesco have agreed a deal that could deliver savings of around 10% to hard-pressed consumers struggling to pay their energy bills.

Meath prevented a quartet of college sides advancing to the Bord Na Mona Kehoe Cup semi-finals, with St Pat's, Drumcondra, Trinity College and GMIT also victorious, while Fingal were winners in the Kehoe Shield.

A strong first half display helped Laois capture the Bord na Mona Shield title for the third time as they beat Wexford 1-15 to 1-6 at Wexford Park.

DUBLIN will be weakened by the loss of both Brogan brothers, Alan and Bernard, for their high profile Allianz Football League opener against old rivals Kerry in under three weeks.

AS THE counties square off again on Sunday, Joe Sheridan believes the tensions between Meath and Louth stemming from the acrimonious 2010 Leinster final have dissipated.

WHEN the Galway U21 hurling team bus approaches Semple Stadium for this evening’s Bord Gáis Energy All-Ireland semi-final against Limerick, it will awaken plenty of memories for David Burke.

CORK hurling legends Jimmy Barry-Murphy, John Fenton and Denis Coughlan are not expected to be involved in the selection of the county’s next senior hurling manager despite being nominated by two clubs to reprise the roles they filled in selecting Denis Walsh in March 2009.

WHICH county needs victory more in tonight’s Bord Gáis Energy Munster U21HC final?

CONSUMERS will show increasing interest in online grocery shopping over the coming years, according to new analysis from Bord Bia.

A MOTION calling for the compulsory wearing of gum shields will be discussed at next month’s National Ladies Gaelic Football Association Annual Congress.

TWO second-half goals helped Dublin claim their fourth provincial U21 hurling title after a six-point victory over Wexford in the Bord Gáis Energy Leinster final at Parnell Park yesterday evening.

BORD BIA is poised to bring Irish food and drink to a worldwide audience in the days before and after St Patrick’s Day.

HENRY De Bromhead’s stable star Sizing Europe came through his latest workout with flying colours ahead of his run in the Bord na Mona with Nature Novice Chase at Leopardstown on St Stephen's Day.

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All of us in our own way have been forced to come to terms with the new reality whether in the private or public sector. And the pain is only starting. Wait till Mary Hanafin tries to shave €1bn plus from the social welfare bill in the autumn. It’s not the time for fainthearted ministers.

IN his business section column (July 25), Brian O’Mahony probably raises the question that’s on everyone’s mind: what about everything else besides the banking crisis? What about unemployment, Bord Snip, Lisbon II, the property crash, schools and garda stations closing, our senior citizens, medical card and health cuts, as well social welfare, children’s allowance cuts, etc.

TELEVISION gardening ace Diarmuid Gavin was pipped to the post in his quest for a prestigious gold medal yesterday at London’s Chelsea Flower Show.

WEDNESDAY of last week was a sad day for Irish democracy, not to mention citizens’ health and their environment as a result of the EPA granting a licence to Indaver to build incinerators at Ringaskiddy, Co Cork, and Duleek, Co Meath.

Bórd Glas has launched a campaign to encourage people to buy plants and trees as gifts for Father’s Day this Sunday.

THE Government drive to encourage women to breastfeed could be jeopardised if the Indaver Ireland proposal for a hazardous waste incinerator goes ahead in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork.

Mark Gallagher assesses Mayo’s chances of success with their manager John Maughan

THE first phase of a new initiative, The Food Dude Healthy Eating Programme, has just been completed by Bord Glas in selected primary schools.