University Hospital Limerick has said it is transferring patients to hospitals in Clare and Tipperary because of a spike in patients attending the Emergency Department.

St. Gall's, St. John's and St Mochta's all claimed All-Ireland Sevens Football titles yesterday, while Westport also picked up a prestigious Sevens gong.

Ugly scenes marred an under-age GAA match in Sligo on Friday. Almost 100 spectators invaded the pitch after the County U16 'A' football championship final for the Gerald Grehan Cup at Markievicz Park.