Under 20 RBS 6 Nations

Ireland Women's Coach Tom Tierney has named six uncapped players in their squad for their 6 Nations opener against Italy in Florence on Friday night (6pm Irish Time).

This poor beagle was trapped for three days. Until these guys risked their lives to save him.

Reigning AIB Ulster Club SFC Champions Crossmaglen Rangers bowed out following a replay defeat to Kilcoo today.

A first half goal from midfielder Stephen Maher gave St. Patrick's Athletic a 1-0 win over Shelbourne to keep Liam Buckley's side a point clear at the top of the Premier Division table in a dramatic night of Airtricity League action.

Shamrock Rovers blew a chance to gain further ground on the Premier Division leaders as they slumped to an eleventh stalemate of the season as UCD came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw at Tallaght Stadium.

Killian Brennan stole the show as St. Patrick's Athletic maintained their relentless run as they beat Limerick 3-0 at Richmond Park to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier Division table to six points.

Shamrock Rovers cruised to a 3-0 victory over St. Patrick's Athletic in the big Dublin derby at Tallaght Stadium.

Derry City completed a good week as they celebrated making the FAI Cup final by stunning in-form Shamrock Rovers with a 3-1 win at Tallaght Stadium tonight.

One hundred and sixty jobs have been lost after a meat product company was put into receivership.

Environment Minister Phil Hogan has reiterated this morning that there will be no extension to the deadline for payment of the household charge.

UCD 2 St. Patrick's Athletic 1

UCD 3 Dundalk 0

Shamrock Rovers will be hoping to stay clear at the top of the table as they face a tricky away trip against UCD at the UCD Bowl tonight, kick-off 7.45pm.

UCD 1 St. Patrick's Athletic 3

UCD 3 Galway United 0

Reigning champions Kerry overcame their arch rivals Cork to qualify for next Saturday's McGrath Cup final, in which Clare will provide the opposition.

Leitrim manager Mickey Moran has handed Wayne McKeon and Ray Mulvey their Championship debuts for Sunday's Connacht SFC semi-final against Roscommon at Dr Hyde Park (throw-in 3.30pm).

Wexford manager John Meyler has named the same team for Saturday's rescheduled All-Ireland SHC quarter-final against Tipperary (Croke Park, throw-in 2pm), as he did for last weekend's postponed tie.

Rory McCarthy, Mitch Jordan and Barry Lambert have earned recalls to the Wexford team for Sunday's All-Ireland SHC quarter-final clash with Tipperary (Croke Park, throw-in 2pm).

Dublin have named an unchanged team for the replay of their Leinster Championship clash with Meath at Croke Park this Sunday.

Derry City 1 Shamrock Rovers 0

Monaghan man Brian Clarke became the latest contestant to get voted off RTÉ's You're a Star tonight.

Finglas man Andrew Grafton has emerged as the favourite with two of Ireland’s leading bookmakers to win this year’s You’re A Star competition on RTÉ Television.

Dessie Mythen will start for Wexford in today's NHL Division 1A tussle with Offaly (Birr, throw-in 2.30pm).

2001 All-Star Darragh Ryan will make his first appearance of the season in Wexford's NHL Division 1A tussle with Clare on Sunday (Wexford Park, throw-in 2.30pm).

Erin’s Own 0-13 Douglas 0-10

THERE’S a pre-Christmas cracker in the offing for hurling followers at Páirc Ui Rinn tomorrow (3.30pm) when Erin’s Own and Douglas battle it our for the right to be crowned Evening Echo Cork Co U-21 champions.

The following is the Leinster Schools (U19) squad to face Leicester on Friday, November 4, in Leicester.

WEXFORD midfielder Adrian Fenlon faces a battle to be fit for Sunday’s All-Ireland SHC quarter-final against Clare.

Cork and Kilkenny face off today in the second phase of the National Hurling League – and Cork are without several key players as they host the Cats in a repeat of last year’s All-Ireland final at Páirc Ui Chaoimh.

Wexford hurling boss Seamus Murphy won't name his side to face Galway in Sunday's National Hurling League second phase until tomorrow night to take stock of his injury problems.

Wexford hurling boss Seamus Murphy has injury doubts ahead of his side's trip to Tipp on Sunday for the National League clash in Semple Stadium.

THE Limerick County Board last night appointed an interim manager following the departure of Padjoe Whelahan.

All-Ireland hurling champions Cork dominate this year's Vodafone All-Star nominations, with 13 Rebel County players on the list.

ADRIAN FENLON is not satisfied yet. Capturing the Leinster SHC crown after a seven year wait is a means to an end, just one more step on the road to Croke Park.

WEXFORD hurlers will have to prove to themselves and their supporters that winning the Leinster title against Offaly will enhance their prospects of success in the Guinness All-Ireland championship.

CALLING all anglers - cast your eyes and rods towards Lough Arrow in Co Sligo, where a unique period lakeside residence is up for sale. Lecarrow Lodge is a pure confection, a veritable gingerbread house on 30 acres.

CHAMPIONS St Colman’s will be at full strength for tomorrow’s Irish Examiner Dr Harty Cup quarter-final clash with St Josephs (Borrisoleigh) at Clonmel (2pm).

THE promoters of the Vega City theme park planned for North Dublin will seek to locate it abroad.

Leinster hurling boss Noel Skehan has named an unchanged side for Saturday's historic Railway Cup final at the Giulio Onesti Sports Complex in Rome.

WILLIE HEGARTY, who has sound-tracked the journey for all those Roscommon supporters who have had to stay at home, has called it a great adventure.