We’ve already seen Tourism Ireland’s St Patrick’s Day promo, using Liam Neeson’s voice over skills, and it wasn’t too bad.

T’S nearly time to go rooting in the attic to find the green wig and the St Patrick’s cape and crozier, the plastic shillelagh and, if you’re of a certain generation and of an optimistic/desperate disposition, the kiss-me-quick-I’m-Irish hat.

Legia Warsaw boss Henning Berg vowed his side will appeal against their Champions League exclusion after seeing Celtic advance at their expense.

The savage coastal storm powered by hurricane-force gusts that hit Britain and western Europe, causing at least nine deaths, including six in Germany.

WAYNE ROONEY has broken his silence on the row with Alex Ferguson that saw him fined a week’s wages and dropped for Manchester United’s recent home defeat to Blackburn Rovers.

ARSENE WENGER has warned his Arsenal team not to expect any “easy points” in their battle for the Barclays Premier League crown.

Amy Winehouse described it as an “honour” to be playing St Lucia’s jazz festival today, as a reward for the locals who have welcomed her.