The 193 member states of the UN have reached agreement on a development agenda for the next 15 years that calls for eradicating poverty and hunger, achieving gender equality, improving living standards, and taking urgent action to combat climate change.

Ireland will need to make substantial cuts in our emissions of greenhouse gases, for our own sake and for the sake of millions of vulnerable farmers around the world. This will not be possible unless we re-think our entire approach to agriculture, writes Hans Zomer

The UN recognised the impact of the work of mathematician and former UCC Professor George Boole at a plenary session of the General Assembly in New York this week.

Down remain the team to beat in Allianz Hurling League Division 2B after defeating Wicklow at Ballycran yesterday.

Kiltale were crowned Meath SHC champions for the first time since 2007 as a Mark O’Sullivan goal helped them see off Killyon in today’s decider in Navan.

The GAA have announced the squads which have been selected for the U21 and senior hurling/shinty internationals against Scotland on Saturday next, October 18.

Galway hurling manager Conor Hayes has confirmed his panel for the forthcoming All-Ireland SHC qualifiers with teenage sensation Joe Canning a notable absentee.

Galway 3-12 Laois 0-05

WATERFORD make one change from the team that narrowly defeated Wexford for tomorrow’s NHL clash with All-Ireland champions Cork at Páirc Uí Rinn.

Waterford boss Justin McCarthy has to plan without the services of star trio Ken McGrath, Paul Flynn and Tony Browne for today's NHL Division 1A encounter with Laois at O'Moore Park.

GALWAY fans still shudder at the thought.

Connacht 1-15 Munster 0-9

Connacht 1-15 Munster 0-9

Galway champions Athenry have, as expected, comfortably progressed to the All-Ireland Club Hurling semi-final.

Birr 0-15 Athenry 0-6

Athenry (Galway) 1-19 Four Roads (Roscommon) 0-9

FOR reasons defined only by narrow parochialism, Athenry are not the most popular club in Galway, but in recent seasons, they are undoubtedly the best.

Athenry 1-16 Sarsfields 3-7

Champions Athenry have made it through to the final with a comprehensive 3-20 to 1-10 win over Dunloy at Parnell Park in Dublin.