Welcome to your Tuesday morning briefing. Let us ensure you're up to speed on what's happening and are prepared for the day ahead.

MUSIC NEWS: Bruce Springsteen has sold out all his summer gigs in Ireland, and will spend some of the next few months helping on a documentary on himself.

OUR football correspondent LIAM MACKEY is back in top form and full of energy.

Welsh singer Charlotte Church regrets attacking pop star James Blunt's singing skills, because she was recently forced to sit next to him at an awards ceremony.

CRAZY is the only word to adequately describe the Aer Lingus decision to axe its Cork-Dublin service in October.