Music is believed to provide children with Down syndrome lots of benefits. Now UCC researchers are putting that theory to the test, writes Áilín Quinlan.

DANIEL, three, loves hugging the big yellow puppet. Susie, four, jumps up and down trying to pop the bubbles being blown throughout the room.

Unbeaten ESB Basketball Superleague side Sx3 Star have boosted their title challenge by signing a new American player ahead of their weekend game with struggling Dart Killester.

Unbeaten ESB Basketball Superleague side Sx3 Star have boosted their title challenge by signing a new American player ahead of their weekend game with struggling Dart Killester.

NEPTUNE fans will be treated to a preview of the first round of the National Cup when Sx3 Star come to Neptune Stadium on Sunday for an ESB Super League tie, as the sides will meet for their cup clash at the same venue a week later.