A legal dispute has erupted about cartoon sheep. In the commercial court yesterday a company that sells products using images of cartoon sheep under the ‘Wacky Woollies’ trademark has sued another over its products sold under the name ‘Woolie Wellies’.

Agri-services group Origin Enterprises has stepped up its non-core asset disposal programme by selling its 32% stake in leading consumer foods group, Valeo Foods, for a cash consideration of nearly €87m.

Cillian O’Leary claimed a famous comeback victory in the Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon in 2:30:41 yesterday, as Nollaigh O’Neill-Hunter triumphed convincingly in the women’s race in 2:57:45 in wet and wild conditions.

Four of the top five go head to head in the SSE Airtricity League tonight with leaders Dundalk away to fifth-placed St Patrick’s Athletic and second taking on third as Cork City host Shamrock Rovers at Turner’s Cross.

So much for pre-match expectations. Kilmallock had shown great resolve and commitment to win Munster.

For Frank Espada (1930-2014)

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Kelly Osbourne's mother Sharon doesn't approve of her new head tattoo.

Cate Blanchett celebrated her Oscar win with a new tattoo.

Marathon legend Dick Hooper believes there is “a golden opportunity” for domestic winners of Monday’s Airtricity Dublin Marathon with no elite foreign entries toeing the line due to budgetary constraints.

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ROUND about now, some of you will have received The Text: ‘any idea when u ll be down for christmas, only I want to put the bed airing.’

Westmeath footballer Denis Glennon says he and his colleagues got permission from Lake County manager Pat Flanagan to line out in a club league fixture on Tuesday night.

They left it late, but Shamrock Rovers did enough in the end to beat arch-rivals Bohemians in the top versus bottom clash at Tallaght stadium to maintain their leadership of the Premier Division table.

ASTON VILLA boss Alex McLeish is hoping left-back Enda Stevens can quickly adjust to the demands of the Premier League after completing his move from Shamrock Rovers.

Michael O’Neill intends to “restore a sense of belief and pride” in the Northern Ireland national side after being appointed on a two-year contract by the IFA.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp could face disciplinary action from UEFA after he appeared to aim a clenched-fist gesture towards Shamrock Rovers supporters during tonight’s 4-0 win at Tallaght Stadium.

Shamrock Rovers striker Karl Sheppard says the team are determined to get at least one point on the board from their remaining Europa League Group A fixtures.

RESTRUCTURING costs at Jacob Fruitfield Food Group Ltd last year contributed to pre-tax profits plummeting by 81% to €2.1 million.

SHAMROCK ROVERS defender Pat Sullivan says winning the league will surpass their adventures in Europe — as it’s what got them there.

THERE aren’t many fans who revere an 8-1 defeat but as the years went by, Estonians looked back with increasing fondness on their match against Latvia in August 1942.

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Shamrock Rovers captain Dan Murray will lead his side out against Tottenham tonight - the team he has always supported.

Shamrock manager Michael O’Neill is expecting a difficult challenge against Tottenham tomorrow night – regardless of what team the London club name.

Shamrock manager Michael O’Neill will give goalkeeper Ryan Thompson every chance to prove his fitness ahead of the club’s Europa League clash with Tottenham tomorrow night.

PROOF Shamrock Rovers’ success in the Europa League has already made the Premier League sit up and take notice was provided by confirmation yesterday that full-back Enda Stevens will join Aston Villa in January.

Aston Villa have completed deadline-day deals for Scotland full-back Alan Hutton and England midfielder Jermaine Jenas, both from Tottenham.

Shamrock Rovers' chairman Jonathan Roche has said the Tottenham Europa League fixtures were "a dream come true" for the fans.

VALEO Foods — the joint-venture of Batchelors and Origin Enterprises’ branded food division — has acquired iconic Irish consumer food group, Jacob Fruitfield for an undisclosed sum.

IT’S everything to play for but not quite everything to lose for Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght Stadium tonight as they look to overturn a one-goal deficit against FC Copenhagen in their third round Champions League qualifier.

Shamrock Rovers 1 Flora Tallinn 0

LEGENDARY commentator Philip Greene passed away early yesterday morning.

Shamrock Rovers will be looking to push further ahead at the top of the table when they take on Sligo Rovers at Tallaght Stadium tonight (kick-off 8pm).

Sligo Rovers travel to Oriel Park to take on Dundalk in the Airtricity League Premier Division tonight, kick-off 7.45pm.

Portadown 2 Bohemians 0 (Portadown win 4-1 on aggregate)

Shamrock Rovers 0 Sligo Rovers 0 (aet) (Sligo win 2-0 on pens)

Batchelors and Origin Foods are to merge to form Valeo Foods, it was announced today.

Sligo Rovers 2 Shamrock Rovers 1

Shamrock Rovers coach Michael O’Neill was delighted with the way his side applied themselves despite their 2-0 defeat against Juventus in the first leg of their Europa League third qualifying round clash at Tallaght Stadium last night.

Sligo Rovers 1 Shamrock Rovers 2

Shamrock Rovers 0 UCD 0

ORIGIN Enterprises, the Dublin-based agri-food company, has reported a pre-tax profit of €11.3 million for the first half of its financial year, down from just over €17.1m for the same period last year.

Dundalk 2 Shamrock Rovers 4