MUSIC and war would seem to be polar opposite in the spectrum of human activity, yet it is music associated with war that is among the most treasured works in the canon of classical music. 

Manchester City supporters have hit back at criticism from former United players Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand over the lack of atmosphere at the Etihad Stadium.

League One play-off final: Leyton Orient 2 Rotherham 2 (aet, Rotherham win 4-3 on penalties)

Former Sligo Rovers player Seamus Coleman is all the rage these days.

A man’s legal action over the State’s alleged failure to live up to promises made to him under the witness protection programme will have to be heard behind closed doors, the High Court ruled yesterday.

It may be a time of the year for family, fun and festivities, but try telling that to the many Irish footballers based abroad who regularly miss out on the magic of Christmas.

Leyton Orient 0 Hull 1

A man who was formerly in the witness protection programme is suing the State claiming it failed to deliver on promises for a new identity, a new car and a new house.

Doctors say they removed a host of sharp objects from children and adults injured by the Boston Marathon explosions.

ARSENE WENGER survived a mighty scare last night as James Collins’ early header gave League Two Shrewsbury the lead at the Emirates Stadium before Arsenal recovered to book their place in the Carling Cup fourth round.

FT: Blackburn 3 Leyton Orient 2

The car alleged to belong to a Wicklow man, on trial for the fatal shooting of a 27-year-old father of two, was seen in the vicinity of the killing a short time later, the Central Criminal Court heard today.

A Cavan man accused of murder walked with a limp because of an injury to his left leg, the Central Criminal Court heard today.

FOOD sourced locally proved a successful recipe for a trio of Macroom students in a national healthy eating competition.

Longford Town will hope to repeat their success over Cork City from earlier in the season when they meet at Flancare Park.

Damien Richardson has claimed that he is considering his future because of refereeing decisions that are going against his club.

Shamrock Rovers 1 Cork City 3

Derry City 2 Shamrock Rovers 3

Longford Town 1 Shamrock Rovers 1

Longford Town captain Barry Ferguson will have to sit out the FAI Cup final later this month after picking up a one-match ban.

Paul Doolin's Drogheda United can go top of the eircom League tonight with a three-goal winning margin over Shamrock Rovers at United Park tonight (7.45pm kick-off).

Two Dublin men who demanded money for the Continuity IRA from the owner of a Temple Bar lap dancing club were jailed for membership of an illegal organisation by the Special Criminal Court today.

A Dublin man who demanded money for the Continuity IRA from a lap dancing club owner was found guilty of membership of an illegal organisation at the Special Criminal Court today.

A verdict is expected next Tuesday morning in the case of a former Irish soldier accused of membership of an illegal organisation.

A former Army Corporal who served 26 years in the Defence Forces today denied membership of an illegal organisation styling itself the IRA at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin.

A witness told a Special Criminal Court trial today that he believed an extra payment of €25,000 demanded after a threat was made to his club was "essential to keep the club open".

A Dublin businessman lived through a “nightmare” over the past few months because of intimidation and threats made before and during the trial of two men accused of membership of an illegal organisation, the Special Criminal Court heard today.

A Dublin man dramatically changed his plea and admitted membership of an illegal organisation during the fourth day of his trial at the Special Criminal Court today.

A Dublin businessman told the Special Criminal Court today that he ran away from his lap dancing club in Temple Bar because of threats from the Continuity IRA.

Two Dublin men who claimed they were in the Continuity IRA demanded money from the owner of a lap dancing club in Temple Bar, the Special Criminal Court heard today.