Rotted wooden beams are the likely cause of the Berkeley balcony collapse that killed six students, a white man opened fire during a prayer meeting inside a historic black church in the US, New Rangers manager - Mark Warburton - has signed former Ireland Under 21 captain Rob Kiernan, and Simon Cowell is being honoured with the 24th Music Industry Trusts Award. These are some of the latest and most read news stories on irishexaminer.com this morning.

New manager Mark Warburton has started his Rangers revolution by signing former Ireland Under 21 captain Rob Kiernan.

Munster’s women’s leagues will get a major overhaul next season after radical structural changes to the top tier were approved.

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Andrew Meredith will depart Irish hockey next week after his turbulent tenure as senior men’s coach was ended “by mutual consent” last night.

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ROY Keane says Cork-born youngster Shane O’Connor is an example to any player looking to make their way in professional football.

ROBBIE KEANE and Marco Tardelli have sought to dampen concerns about the Irish skipper’s fitness as the Irish squad prepares to fly out to Yerevan today ahead of Friday’s opening Group B qualifier against Armenia.

THE Republic of Ireland U19 side begin preparations for the UEFA Championship qualifiers when they host the Clarion Hotels U19 Four Nations Tournament.

AS A crucial week in the history of Cork City begins tonight with the Setanta Cup semi-final at Derry City (Brandywell, 8.05pm, Setanta Ireland), Alan Mathews has been struck a blow with two of his players failing to turn up yesterday for the trip north.

IRISH U21 international striker Stephen Ward last night agreed to sign for Mick McCarthy’s Wolves in a move that could eventually be worth €350,000 to Bohemians.

Coach Mark McDermott will lead his Ireland U21 squad into battle at the World Cup in France next month.

DESPITE the fact that he expects Cobh Ramblers to come out fighting in tonight’s eircom League Cup clash at Turner’s Cross (kick-off 7.45), Cork City manager Damian Richardson intends resting as many first-team players as he possibly can.

COACH Mark McCall is looking for Ulster to continue their good away form in the Celtic League when they tackle Edinburgh at Murrayfield tonight (ko 7.30).

The Ireland U21 team and replacements to play Canada in the IRB U21 World Championship tomorrow has been named.

Exciting Ireland Under-21 centre Andrew Trimble has signed a two-year contract with Ulster.

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Don Givens today wrote off his side’s chances of qualifying for the European Championship finals following a 3-1 defeat in Israel.

Don Givens has made six changes to his squad for the upcoming Under 21 European Championship game with Israel.

The Ireland Under 21 team to play against France at Thomond Park in Limerick tomorrow has been named.

The Ireland Under 21 squad to play against France at Thomond Park on Friday at 7.30pm has been named.

Republic of Ireland U21 striker Daryl Murphy has been named Player of the Year by Waterford United’s Independent Blues Supporters' Club.

Republic of Ireland U 21 manager Don Givens has selected an 18-man squad for the European Championship qualification doubleheader with Cyprus and Switzerland at the beginning of September.

THERE is a palpable level of expectation in the Irish U21 camp as they prepare to take on Australia in the IRB World Cup semi-final today.

The Ireland Under 21 management have named an unchanged side to take on Australia Under 21 in the semi final tomorrow evening (kick-off 7.30pm).

The Ireland U21 squad from which the team and replacements to play against Scotland U21 prior to the Scotland v Barbarians game on Saturday, May 22 at Murrayfield has been named.

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Ireland Under 21 have beaten Scotland Under 21 at Stradbrook today.

The Irish U21 for the final game of the Six Nations against Scotland at Stradbrook Park tomorrow (2.30pm) shows two changes from the team that beat Italy.

The Ireland Under 21 team to play Scotland Under 21 in the final game of the Six Nations series shows two changes from the team that beat Italy Under 21 in Thomond Park last Friday.

The Ireland Under 21 team to play the Italy Under 21 side in Thomond Park on Friday next (Kick off 7.30pm) shows four changes from the side that lost to England 27-19.

Irish U21 coach Mark McCall and his management team are hoping for a big crowd in Galway this Friday as they today named an unchanged side to take on Wales U 21 in the Sportsground at 2.30pm.

The Ireland U21 squad from which the team and replacements to play Wales U21 on Friday, February 20 at 2.30pm at the Galway Sportsground has been named.

The Ireland U21 squad from which the team and replacements to play France U21 on Friday next in Limoges has been named.

FROM the outset, the Pool 3 clash between Biarritz and Leinster at Parc des Sports Aguilera had the look of a group decider about it.

DON GIVENS yesterday paid tribute to Mick McCarthy for the quality of the squad of international players he left behind for the incoming manager.

The Connacht squad announced for the upcoming Celtic League and Parker Pen Shield has an average age of 22.

Irish under-21 international Jason Gavin has been rewarded for his impressive team performances with Middlesborough where he has signed a new contract.