From paving the way for peace in Northern Ireland to spearheading the growth of a tea empire, former tánaiste and foreign affairs minister Peter Barry was a man of many parts, a classic blend if you like, which helped make him one of those rare politicians to win respect across the political divide.

Given that it is a town renowned for football, it’s perhaps surprising that Macroom’s premier footballing academy is only lately enjoying fruitful times on the pitch.

DEFENDING champions Coláiste na Sceilge will be at full strength for tomorrow’s Irish Examiner Corn Uí Mhuirí clash with St Fachtna’s at Fitzgerald Stadium (1pm).