Seven members of An Garda Síochána have been recognised at an awards ceremony in Dublin for their courage in the line of duty.

Westmeath GAA has been paying tribute to a referee who passed away suddenly on Monday night, writes Ciara Phelan.

Ballina Stephenites goalkeeper John Healy will make his first start of Mayo's NFL Divison 1A campaign when they take on Monaghan on Sunday (Clontibret, throw-in 2.30pm).

The Leinster Junior team to face Munster at Bandon RFC this Saturday (3pm) has been named.

A 19-year-old youth was yesterday ordered to stay out of parts of Limerick after he was charged following a fire that caused €500,000 worth of damage to a special needs school last month.