RUAIRÍ QUINN’S plan to transfer some 50% of Catholic primary schools to a different model of patronage will prove as fraught with pitfalls as it may be historic. The minister will have his work cut out if he wants to even partially realise his vision during the lifetime of this Dáil.

ONE of the GAA’s longest running passion plays should come to an end on Saturday afternoon in Newcastle, Co Down when the association’s delegates are expected to give Central Council the right to admit soccer and rugby games to Croke Park in perpetuity.

A CATHOLIC priest is being investigated by gardaí after a teenage boy alleged he sexually abused him.

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The fifth edition of the annual Purple and Gold Star matches, which see the cream of Wexford GAA talent on show, will take place at Wexford Park tomorrow (first throw-in 1pm).

New Wexford football boss Pat Roe has been given a timely boost with the return of ace forward Scott Doran to the Model County panel.

As conditions develop into the evening in the south east there are fears that rescue workers may not find the 14-year-old boy who went missing in a boat accident earlier today.