Police in one of the world’s poorest countries are investigating the murder of a 32-year-old Irishman whose company 4x4 was hijacked by his killers a short distance from his work compound.

THE controversy over the expulsion of Glen Rovers and Bride Rovers from the Cork senior hurling championship took another twist yesterday when the two clubs issued statements apologising for their actions.

REIGNING CHAMP can floor his rivals in the Open 575 at tonight's benefit night at Curraheen Park in aid of Glen Rovers Hurling Club.

ONE of the country’s most promising basketball stars died suddenly yesterday after suffering an epileptic fit.