Expectations exceeded as 6,000 attend Cork City Primary Sports event

Nenagh CBS 1-13 Ard Scoil Rís 0-5: Nenagh CBS served notice of their aspirations for Harty Cup success in the near future as they captured the Munster Post Primary Schools U15 ‘A’ Hurling title with an impressive victory over Ard Scoil Rís in Newport yesterday.

Ireland’s men can look forward to a summer Olympic qualification campaign after securing their place in June’s World League 3.

Whitechurch 5-5 Inch 2-4

Scoil Maria Assumpta, Ballyphehane 4-11 Scoil Mhuire, Ballincollig 1-2

Over 150,000 children have taken part in a national competition launched 10 years ago that encourages them to stay safe on the roads.

The Irish Examiner has received a major award for its role in promoting road safety.

A talented young author has produced a best-seller at the first attempt — and all to help fund his new school.

Niamh Cadogan’s legacy has prompted the organisers of an annual charity event to follow her lead and fundraise for autistic children.

We write in relation to the withdrawal of teaching posts from 16 rural disadvantaged schools from Sep 2012.

THE mother of two little girls who died at the hands of their mentally-ill father has expressed her deep gratitude to those who supported her in the year since their tragic deaths.

Teenager Declan Hannon will make his Championship debut for Limerick in Saturday's All-Ireland SHC second phase qualifier against Wexford at the Gaelic Grounds (throw-in 5pm).

THE new chairman of the Cork Airport Authority (CAA) has been urged to revisit its controversial €113 million debt issue.

The Archbishop of Dublin has reiterated his willingness to divest some primary schools of their Catholic patronage if that is what parents want.

CONSUMERS spent more than €7 million on new potatoes last year — and they are expected to fork out even more this season.

PARENT power was credited with the Department of Education’s decision to open a new school in Laytown yesterday.

THE future school needs of a growing Co Meath community are to be addressed under a deal secured by the Department of Education.

TRALEE TIGERS are determined to build on their confidence-boosting victory in Limerick last Monday when they travel to UCD tomorrow in week four of basketball’s NIVEA for Men SuperLeague.

Michael O’Mahoney

THE provincial capital of Westmeath was the focal point last night for a another nail-biting episode in the on-going national TCH schools’ quiz.

ENTRIES for Table Tennis’ Munster Open continue to flood in ahead of the January 14 extravaganza at the Parochial Hall.

TWO injury-time goals from corner-forward Tommy Deveraux gave Roscrea a sensational victory over Scoil Ruain in an all Tipperary Munster Vocational Schools "A" JHC final at Cashel yesterday.

THERE was no disguising St Munchin’s joy as they advanced to the semi-finals of the Coca Cola Munster Schools Senior Cup at Thomond Park yesterday.

GOOD hurling town Youghal, and their representative from Scoil Eoin did them proud at Mitchelstown yesterday by retaining their Munster Vocational Schools Senior B championship title in fine style, beating a Nenagh Vocational Schools side that just did not have enough firepower.

THE first of several possible championship clashes between Kerry and Cork this year takes place at Dunmanway, Co. Cork tomorrow in the Munster inter-county vocational schools SFC final (2.30).

FROM an early age, Conor O’Brien just loved to sketch — any time, any place, anywhere.