For Ian Maguire, it’s all about learning from the experiences.

“I’m dying. I don’t even know if my little baby is going to remember me.” These were the words of mother-of-five Emma Mhic Mhathúna yesterday.

Munster rugby legend Donncha O’Callaghan is relishing becoming ‘a great dad’ when he hangs up his boots this weekend

Cork football manager, Ronan McCarthy, has welcomed Donncha O’Connor’s decision to stay on with the Rebels, saying the Ballydesmond man can still contribute on the field of play.

Now I get it. After my maiden visit to Sandy Park, nestled in the picturesque city of Exeter, I understand why Donncha O’Callaghan has described the reigning Aviva Premiership champions as everyone’s second favourite team in England, says Donal Lenihan.

The prospect of playing for the Barbarians against Tonga tomorrow night and in the same side as Donncha O’Callaghan is helping Munster’s James Cronin forget the injuries that have plagued and seriously damaged his career — with the prop now hopeful better times must surely lie ahead.

Former Irish scrum-half Peter Stringer said he feels as fit now as he did 10 or 15 years ago and is determined to keep on playing as long as he has the opportunity.

There are tributes and then there is the Donncha O’Callaghan variety, as hundreds of mourners learned yesterday at the funeral Mass for the late Munster Rugby media manager Pat Geraghty, 62, in Celbridge, Co Kildare.

Donncha O’Connor has been one of the very best forwards Cork has produced in the past 25 years, but he has always been an underappreciated footballer, writes Mike Quirke.

This is not a man caught out inflating a reality. This is a man caught out believing nonsense, writes Terry Prone

Munster and Irish second row forward, Donncha O'Callaghan has been announced as May’s ‘Cork Person of the Month’.

Donncha O’Callaghan has been hailed as one of the most professional rugby players in the world after the 38-year-old former Munster legend signed on for another season in the English Premiership with Worcester Warriors.

Donncha O’Brien closed with three sensational bowls to snatch the Marshall Clarke Cup from Mick Hurley in the last shot at Derrinasafa.

Alan and Donncha O’Connor have committed to the Cork football squad for 2017, selector Eoin O’Neill has confirmed.

Donncha O’Brien made an explosive start to his Marshall Clarke Cup quarter-final clash with Denis Wilmot at Derrinasafa, which set him on the way to a comprehensive win.

There were several thrilling matches in a weekend of action in Cork.

Donncha O’Callaghan has admitted lining out for Worcester Warriors against Munster on Friday was one of the most ‘emotional’ nights of an incredible career.

The introduction of Alan Cadogan and Aidan Walsh to the Cork panel earlier this month is just the type of ruthlessness the group needs, says Patrick Kelly.

Nemo Rangers 3-14 Duhallow 1-10

Bad weather can impact farm but can also hit the farmer’s mental health and contribute to depression.

Worcester Warriors 20 Leicester Tigers 29: There was a nice moment about an hour before kick-off at Sixways Stadium on Saturday when Donncha O’Callaghan and Geordan Murphy found themselves in the same part of the pitch as the sides limbered up for this Premiership clash.

It was a familiar post-match scene to any Munster supporter, Donncha O’Callaghan signing autographs, goofing for pictures, sharing the craic with red-jerseyed admirers.

Long before he became an integral part of the Munster team, BJ Botha was part of a South African squad which captured the 2007 World Cup. So what was it like to claim world rugby’s greatest prize?

The wait is nearly over and as Ireland’s World Cup campaign begins this afternoon, the green hordes spread from Bristol and across the Severn River will gather in Cardiff hoping for a win against Canada. For some, it’s been a journey more than a year in the making.

Paul O’Connell believes long-time second-row partner Donncha O’Callaghan will give new club Worcester unbelievable value for money following the veteran’s decision to leave Munster.

Donncha O’Callaghan will make a huge impact in the Aviva Premiership this season after his move from his beloved Munster, one of his old team-mates declared last night.

Glenville 2-10 Ballydesmond 0-5: Glenville remain in the race for IFC honours after overcoming Ballydesmond with an eye-catching performance at Ballyclough yesterday.

Before getting into how both Cork and Kerry will be better for last Sunday, let’s start by acknowledging and appreciating that Cork-Kerry itself has hardly been better than last Sunday.

The red and white brigade came in their thousands with quiet intent to defy the pundits and the bookmakers.

It is the “stupid little things” that both drive Donncha O’Connor forward and hold him back.

Radio broadcasting legend Donncha Ó Dúlaing and renowned singer Seán Ó Sé will be honoured with civic awards in their native city tonight.

Legendary broadcaster Donncha Ó Dúlaing is to be honoured with a special civic reception in his native county.

Cork’s Brian Hurley says in the modern game a forward must offer his team more than just the odd score. 

WHEN Donncha O Dulaing says goodbye to the listeners of his RTÉ Radio 1 programme, Failte Isteach, tomorrow week (Saturday, April 25), he won’t consider it the end of his 51-year career with the national broadcaster.

Cork football manager Brian Cuthbert expects his captain Michael Shields to be fit for the NFL final against Dublin on Sunday week.

Alastair Campbell opens with a compliment about an old mate. Kind of. 

Brian Cuthbert saluted Donncha O’Connor last night on his instrumental role in turning this affair in Cork’s favour.

Donncha O’Callaghan would love it if Peter Stringer rejoined Munster.