At Duggan Park Rena’s legend grows with 21st national title

A nurse who sued after she claimed an aerosol dry shampoo turned into "a flame thrower" when she sprayed it in a nightclub toilet has settled her High Court action.

British soft drinks producer Britvic has said it is continuing to see "challenging" conditions in the Irish market and a further softening in sales performance here since the halfway point of the group's financial year.

One of the most satisfying aspects of writing the 125th history of Lahinch Golf Club in 2016 was the opportunity to meet up once again with three of the most illustrious winners of the South of Ireland Championship and another who captured the Irish Close over the great links.

There will be some disruption and delays as East Cork hosts Ireland’s first full-distance Ironman this weekend but the regional benefits will be immense in the long-run.

On the way into the match yesterday, I met Mark Landers, who was doing co-commentary for local radio, writes Anthony Daly.

Millionaire businessman Dr Michael Smurfit will have to attend the High Court to give evidence in the case of a former K Club manager who has sued alleging he was threatened at Punchestown Races.

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The captain of Mayo’s Tooreen Hurling Club - yes, a purist hurling club from the heart of football country - is showing immense commitment to his club.

An apprentice electrician has received a suspended prison sentence of two years for beating up his ex-girlfriend.

Christmas came early for the nation's sporting grassroots todayas the Government unveiled details of its €56m capital grants programme.

Wayne Rooney scored his 200th Premier League goal but Raheem Sterling came off the bench to snatch a 1-1 draw for Manchester City against Everton.

Lanzarote’s Club La Santa is among the best looking destinations for a healthy, active holiday, says Darren Norris

In an astonishing statement posted on their website, Bray Wanderers chairman Gerry Mulvey claimed that the club’s immediate future is secure as well as announcing that they are in negotiations to leave the Carlisle Grounds and purchase a new ground.

Wicklow County Council has said they are surprised by the statement by Bray Wanderers and have said they have not been approached or had any discussion regarding the redevelopment of the Carlisle Grounds, writes Ciara Phelan

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Jose Mourinho, Rangers football club. These are names you expect to hear at this time of the year in connection with the player transfer market.

A biker shot a member of a rival motorcycle club dead over a territorial dispute in Limerick, a prosecuting barrister told a murder trial jury yesterday.

A new report claims that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 8 smartphone will feature an Infinity Display similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy S8.

Twin attacks by a suicide bomber and a car bomber near an Istanbul football stadium have killed 38 people.

The new director general of RTÉ has pledged to invest in and support investigative journalism as the state broadcaster strives to earn the nation’s trust in everything it does.

Hard Working Class Heroes has become the nation’s major showcase for emerging bands. Cork-born organiser Angela Dorgan tells Eoghan O’Sullivan who to watch out for

Seamus Power has rightly been enjoying a whirlwind summer but the Irish professional knows he will soon have to press the reset button as he begins life on the PGA Tour.

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British soft drinks group Britvic has reported continued growth in its Irish operations, with third-quarter revenues — covering the three-month period to the beginning of July — up 10.6%.

Nearly 90 yachts are already confirmed to enter this year’s Volvo Cork Week — a noticeable increase on when the event was last held two years ago.

Strong sales of brands like Ballygowan and MiWadi drove a 4.1% rise in revenues at the Irish arm of international soft drinks producer Britvic in the first half of its current financial year.

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The death yesterday of Christy O’Connor Junior, one our most beloved golfers, brought to mind the shot heard round the world — but the Galway man was about much more than a two-iron at The Belfry. Junior carried his talents lightly and charmed everyone he met, writes Charlie Mulqueen.

The Irish operations of UK-owned soft drinks producer, Britvic has seen a return to annual growth, with revenue up 1.3%, in constant exchange rate terms, and sales volumes ahead by 2.6%.

The Irish operations of UK-owned soft drinks producer, Britvic, has seen its third consecutive quarter of revenue growth; with a 0.7% annualised rise evident in the 12 weeks to July 5; the third quarter of the company’s financial year.

In the end, it was perhaps one trip too many around the Old Course for Paul Dunne. Call it a Swilcan Bridge too far.

A father and son literally made it a ‘family affair’ after losing a total of 63kg in less than two years.

Three major golf enthusiasts from Cork are urging the public to get into the swing of their latest drive — the trio are raising money for charity by attempting to play a hole of golf in every county in Ireland… in less than 48 hours.

Manny Pacquiao will undergo surgery on a shoulder injury this week and could be out of action for up to a year following his unanimous points defeat by Floyd Mayweather, according to reports in the United States.

Visitors are being urged to use the train if they intend being part of the 10,000 people expected to descend on Cobh, Co Cork, tomorrow to attend the centenary commemoration of the sinking of the Lusitania.

CORK GIY will have its first first outdoor visit of the year, and seedling swap at Knocknaheeny/Hollyhill Community Gardens. 

“Some people used to think that a dragon ate the sun but it actually wasn’t, it was actually a solar eclipse.”

Britvic — the British-owned international soft drinks producer — has reported a marginal turnaround in fortunes at its Irish operations.

Spanish sports website www.sport.es are reporting that Chelsea have contacted Lionel Messi’s father about a possible transfer move for the player.

Alan Brogan believes the recent trend of retirements by players in their early 30s and younger will continue, but the former Footballer of the Year has yet to decide if he will add to the exodus.