The Irish Blood Transfusion Service’s deferral policy, which imposes a lifelong ban on blood donations from any man who has ever had sex with another man, is being examined at a Royal College of Physicians conference.

Watergrasshill 0-14 Kilworth 1-8: For the first time, Watergrasshill won the Cork U21BHC final with a hard-earned victory over Kilworth at Páirc Uí Rinn last night. 

Nemo Rangers midfielder David Niblock says his side must repeat the defensive efforts of last week if they are to beat Castlehaven in Sunday’s Cork SFC final replay in Páirc Uí Rinn (3.30pm).

Yes Equality campaigners have set their targets on ending the State-allowed ban on gay teachers in certain religious-run schools and beefing up transgender rights on the back of the success of the same-sex marriage referendum.

A new generation has spoken, said the yes side after a landslide victory and an historic weekend.

It’s simple. If I’m heterosexual, I can get married to the person I love. If I’m not, I can’t, writes Fergus Finlay

A century ago, many ladies could hardly breath, what with those terrible tight corsets, writes Kyran Fitzgerald.

Allianz Football League leaders Cork have included all three O’Driscoll brothers for Sunday’s table-topping clash with Mayo.

The Gay and Lesbian Equality Network (GLEN) is hitting out a Broadcasting Authority of Ireland ruling on a same-sex marriage discussion.

The Gay and Lesbian Equality Network has given a cautious welcome to comments made by Pope Francis during the week on homosexuality.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny may hold next year's referendum on gay marriage without recommending a Yes vote.

Gay rights groups are welcoming the news that the Constitutional Convention has given the Government its report recommending the legalisation of same-sex marriage.

A referendum on gay marriage is looking likely, with a number of TDs from the Government and the Opposition throwing their weight behind proposals to put it to a public vote.

Two years after gay rights campaigners celebrated the landmark law that legalised same-sex partnerships, the honeymoon is over — at least for one couple who have become the first to seek a divorce.

Dealing with homophobic and transphobic bullying in schools will be discussed at a Dublin conference today.

Education Minister Ruairi Quinn has denied it is hypocritical to launch a major crackdown on homophobic bullying in schools while some teachers still fear being sacked because they are gay.

Tipperary 1-5 Kerry 1-12

An equality group is claiming that Government recognition of same sex marriages from abroad can be a factor in boosting direct foreign investment in Ireland.

WE all face into an uncertain future.

EOIN Brosnan will make his first appearance in championship football since the 2009 Munster semi-final replay, in next Sunday’s provincial quarter-final against Tipperary after being named at centre-back in the Kingdom starting fifteen last night.

THERE may have been the safety net of the backdoor available for the losers of yesterday’s Munster championship tie in Killarney, but it was quite evident in the demeanour of both Cork and Kerry that they had no interest in settling for that.

A CONTROVERSIAL grassroots Catholic group has warned politicians the upcoming civil partnership bill is opposed to “natural moral law” and promotes the “evil” of same-sex couples adopting children.

Gay rights group the Gay and Lesbian Equality Network (GLEN) today said it was "very concerned" at the Supreme Court's rejection of a same-sex couple as a "de facto family".

TOMMY WALSH was last night restored to the Kerry attack at full-forward for Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC final against Cork in Croke Park.

FOR the first time since he began his illustrious career 14 years ago, Darragh O Sé has been excluded from the Kerry team to meet Cork in Sunday’s glamour Munster SFC semi-final clash with Cork at Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney.

Kerry 1-15 Derry 0-15

The editor of Industrial Relations News says workers will accept wage restraint measures in order to protect their jobs during the current recession.

GER REIDY of Castleisland Desmonds and Aidan O’Shea from the Glenbeigh-Glencarr club are the two new faces on the Kerry team to play Donegal in the opening round of the Allianz NFL at Austin Park, Tralee tomorrow.

A WRETCHED Monday night in November and oddly Tralee is a hive of sporting activity.

They are the reigning All Ireland Senior Football Champions and they have been making headines for all the wrong reasons of late.

WITH this year’s Sigerson Cup being hosted for the first time by Carlow IT they will be desperately keen to be involved in the concluding stages over the weekend of March 7/8.

Over 400 business and professional people have registered with an online volunteer register in the last year, offering their business skills and expertise to the boards of community and voluntary (nonprofit) organisations.

THANKS to an almost perfect strike rate from Timmy McCarthy, Castlelyons will continue to play in the Cork SHC next year while condemning Delanys to the intermediate division after this relegation play-off at Midleton on Saturday.

CORK GAA officials are seeking thea re-arrangement of their teams’ schedules in the All-Ireland SFC and SHC championship in Croke Park.

WITH hand on heart James Masters admitted that his last-ditch attempt to secure victory for Cork in yesterday’s highly dramatic Munster football final was right to be disallowed.

Three students from the University of Limerick have appeared in court charged in connection with a house burglary last weekend near the campus.

HARDLY the start Dave Keane wanted, but the new Blackrock coach will still be happy his charges are through to the next round of the Evening Echo Cork County SHC after a very poor clash with Castlelyons at Carrigtwohill last night.

NORMALLY reluctant to discuss his players individually, jubilant Kerry coach Jack O’Connor heaped praise on a number of individuals following yesterday’s demolition of Galway in the Allianz NFL final at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick.

Kerry 2-12 Galway 0-10

THE Government is committed to bringing in legislation to recognise same-sex partnerships, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has insisted.

BRIAN SHEEHAN and Colm Cooper will start for Kerry against Laois in the Allianz NFL semi-final at Killarney on Sunday.