GAA President Christy Cooney refused to be drawn on the matter of outside managers after Clare native Anthony Daly led Dublin to an Allianz Hurling League Division One title on Sunday.

Sandler, usually to be found in comedies (where he usually manages to be charmless) turns in an excellent serious performance in what is a heart-pulling drama.

Writer-director Dermot Doyle's debut feature Hill 16 has triumphed at the recent Cherbourg British and Irish Film Festival as the Young People's Choice Best Film.

SOCIAL Welfare Minister Mary Coughlan introduced 16 benefit cuts yesterday.