Anticipating the great wave of ennui that would sweep the land following another Kilkenny All-Ireland win, telly chiefs were good enough to distract us with a welter of sporting fare this week, largely uncontaminated by on-field action.

RTE will open a book of condolence for Gerry Ryan's family later today.

KATE MOSS may get all the attention but most women think of her more as dartboard material than fashion inspiration.

GETTING to know the neighbours is the focal point of an initiative launched yesterday by Macra na Feirme.

RTE bosses rolled out a new weekday schedule today in a bid to entice more listeners to tune into Radio One.