Despite being one of the most sought-after spine surgeons in the world whose work has led to great advances in his field, Patrick O’Leary does not feel he is deserving of the alumni achievement award with which University College Cork has honoured him.

England’s Luke Donald has been ruled out of Ryder Cup contention and will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing left wrist surgery.

A LIMERICK man with cerebral palsy has been given hope of walking through revolutionary surgery pioneered in the US.