Donncha O’Brien closed with three sensational bowls to snatch the Marshall Clarke Cup from Mick Hurley in the last shot at Derrinasafa.

David Murphy is back on top of the bowling world after winning his second All-Ireland senior title, for just under €50,000, with almost two shots to spare on Ulster’s Thomas Mackle at Port Mór-Blackwatertown on Sunday.

Several thousand spectators thronged the Portmore-Blackwatertown Road on the Armagh–Tyrone border to witness the clash of Ulster senior champion Thomas Mackle against his Munster counterpart David Murphy for the All-Ireland senior title.

David Murphy and Thomas Mackle meet in what promises to be a thrilling All-Ireland senior bowling final at Port Mór- Blackwatertown in County Armagh on Sunday.

Cian Boyle significantly enhanced his rising reputation by winning the Munster Junior B final against Pat Callanan at Killumney.

Thomas Mackle is Ulster senior champion following a last shot win over his uncle, Martin Toal, at Port Mór-Blackwatertown.

At a time when a raft of expensive changes to the healthcare system are under way, it is no surprise the medical card prescription charge was maintained (and increased) in last year’s budget, despite Minister Reilly’s disapproval at its introduction when in opposition.

Aidan Murphy beat Brian Wilmot in the last shot at Newcestown to stay toe-to-toe with Martin Coppinger in Pool B of the Munster senior championship.

A key feature of the new agreement between the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association, the HSE, and Department of Health, announced last week, is the promise of faster access to medicines once they have been proven to be cost-effective.

Sisters Caitriona and Aileen Murphy enjoyed a very successful weekend.

Galway and Wexford are through to the semi-finals of the All-Ireland senior camogie championship.

Galway laid down a marker in the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship this afternoon as two goals in the opening two minutes set them up for a 3-14 to 0-10 win over champions Wexford.

Clare recorded their first victory of the campaign when puncturing Tipperary’s 100% record in round 3 of the All-Ireland senior camogie championship at Clarecastle.

ULSTER champion Conor McGuigan will be favoured to regain the All-Ireland Intermediate title when he takes on Paddy O’Donoghue on the Markethill Road, Armagh on Sunday.