The Ceann Comhairle has hit out at attempts to remove Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan without “evidence”, saying Ireland is at risk of “groupthink” which is “one step short of mob rule”.

Update: A gay couple who stepped aside from singing at mass after getting abuse from a parishioner are to return to the choir.

Kieran McGeeney aims to build on what he believes was on one of Kildare’s best seasons since he took charge in 2008.