After weeks of Halloween shenanigans, the ghouls and goblins (both commercial and otherwise) have shuffled off for another year.

IRISH legend Paul McGrath has paid tribute to Giovanni Trapattoni’s troops following Tuesday evening’s draw with Russia but has called for immediate midfield surgery.

MEN’S formal wear retailer Blacktie is understood to be sizing up opportunities for expansion into the British market, with London believed to be its primary focus.

THEY remembered better days in the Guinness storehouse on Wednesday night, the rare auld times as they say in Dublin.