Paudie Power’s hand rose highest when a manager was sought for the maiden Killeagh/St Ita’s amalgamated team. The year: 1998. The age-group: U14.

A cleverly designed cattle tag project by second-level students has impressed judges in a science competition.

There is a sign on the way into the East Cork village where Jimmy Mangan lives which declares boldly – “Conna – the home of Monty’s Pass.” To many people this information might not mean much, but to those in the know, it highlights the fact that this tiny hamlet is a nest of National Hunt racing fervour and its proudest son won the sport’s biggest prize the Aintree Grand National in 2003.

EOIN GALLAGHER is experiencing a fine season and the Conna amateur partnered a double at the Carbery Foxhounds point-to-point at Darrara near Clonakilty yesterday evening.