Those were Kathleen O’Sullivan’s words days before she died in a doorway in Cork city, writes Donal O’Keeffe.

An action seeking summary judgment against property developer and one of the Maple 10, Patrick Kearney for over €16m has been admitted to the fast track Commercial Court.

AT the end of the last Super 11 hurling game in Boston, a woman ran down to the front of  the stand in Fenway Park and called Donal O’Grady over.

In this first hurling final in Páirc Uí Chaoimh Nua, Imokilly were the better side and deserved their win, says Donal O’Grady.

No parent wants an obese child, so don’t blame the parent, says Donal O’Shea, Ireland’s new clinical lead for obesity.

Donal O’Grady gives his tactical breakdown of an intriguing All-Ireland final.

As we celebrate the tenth anniversary of the hashtag today, Donal O’Keeffe looks how the Irish have used it to highlight important cultural and social moments online

Uncle Mo and Ian — a little bit of literary licence is required with Ian, who I’ll get to later — are two impostors that will have a bearing on the semi-final tomorrow, writes Donal O’Grady.

The Linehan family have been making sweets in Cork since the 1920s. Donal O’Keeffe visits their premises near Shandon to witness the birth of a batch of clove rocks.

Donal O’Keeffe tells the story of the mobile library service which brings a sense of community and joy to people of all ages.

John Cuffe recalls the day he woke up and saw Cork harbour ablaze. His new memoir of being a prison officer includes a look at the riot on Spike Island. He tells Donal O’Keeffe.

The Taoiseach has asked Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin to "withdraw " remarks which he made about Máire Whelan in the Dáil.

Wexford may not be favourites, but after their successful league campaign and with a home fixture the level of expectation brings its own pressure. Sometimes, this can overwhelm individuals, leading to simple mistakes, writes Donal O’Grady.

As a million tonnes of food is dumped here each year, FoodCloud collects surplus food from businesses and distributes it to local charities, writes Donal O’Keeffe.

Limerick are as skilful as the rest, however in championship speed is king, writes Donal O’Grady.

Forty years ago, Tim Severin sailed across the Atlantic in a leather boat using only a medieval text as his guide. Donal O’Keeffe met the man behind The Brendan Voyage.

The provincial championship in Leinster presents what is essentially a three-horse race this summer, writes Donal O’Grady.

Tipp rely on Seamus Callanan and John McGrath to create goal chances out of nothing, writes Donal O’Grady.

Community gardaí are often the first point of contact with the force and offer a reassuring presence on the streets, writes Donal O’Keeffe

These devout Cistercian nuns usually don’t covet the limelight but needs must, says Donal O’Keeffe

Waterford will need to nullify the presence of Lee Chin in the middle to stand a chance of victory tomorrow, writes Donal O’Grady.

It should be remembered that John O’Dwyer was the main forward for Tipperary in their victory over Waterford last year, writes Donal O’Grady.

A lack of defensive fundamentals, rather than opponents’ creativity, often decides a game. Cork must be robust but flexible at the back in Thurles, writes Donal O’Grady.

The Waterford and Clare systems have effectively retired the position of full-forward, writes Donal O’Grady

This weekend only five hurling managers of the 10 involved will really feel the pressure, writes Donal O’Grady.

Retired Limerick hurling star Donal O’Grady says the age profile of inter-county stars is bound to come down further given the demands on them, saying players are “on borrowed time” when they reach the age of 30.

I refer to the letter by Donal O’Keeffe (‘Families sent their daughters to laundries’ – The Irish Examiner, August 24).

Tipperary’s possession statistics tell most of the story. Against Limerick on Sunday in the Gaelic Grounds, two of Tipp’s most active players were John O’Dwyer and Seamus Callanan, both operating in the full-forward line.

Limerick’s management have only last year’s win as a guiding template for this game, as the teams haven’t met since.

Donal O’Sullivan is unsure where to begin.

One wonders what aspect of Cork’s win over Clare will have brought a smile to management most, writes Donal O’Grady.

Catalpa tells the incredible true tale of the vessel that sailed to Australia in 1875 to break six Fenians out of jail, writes Richard Fitzpatrick.

Limerick’s Donal O’Grady has warned any move to reduce the number of defending players on the line for penalties in hurling from three to one will lead to players manufacturing fouls inside the area.

Earlier this week, hurling greats Nicky English, Eddie Brennan and Donal O’Grady sat down with Eoghan Cormican to pore over the game’s "most unpredictable" fixture

Limerick hurling captain Donal O’Grady returns at centre-forward for Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final meeting with Kilkenny.

When Donal O’Grady stepped down from his position with Limerick on April 22, there was panic in the county, real fears that the vacuum created couldn’t be filled in time for the challenge they faced against Tipperary in Thurles in the Munster semi-final.

The departure of Donal O’Grady will not derail Limerick’s Munster