One of the country’s most decorated sports stars talks to Donal O’Keeffe about life off the pitch — and what it feels like to be a modern-day work of art.

Newry’s Ronan Mackle (Semog) came out best in a thrilling battle with Pallaskenry’s Ciaran Ryan (Kamikaz) to take victory in the Killarney Loose Surface Autocross at the Tralee Racecourse.

Dave Carey may be the Glanmire manager but he insists it is a Cork football legend that deserves all the credit for their historic run to Sunday’s All-Ireland ladies junior final.

As the Dayinsure Wales Rally GB cranks into gear today, Waterford’s Craig Breen still awaits his maiden victory in a round of the World Rally Championship for his Citroen Total Abu Dhabi WRT team.

The World Rally Championship was launched at the Autosport Show at the NEC in Birmingham yesterday, with a strong interest from the Emerald Isle.

Larry Cummins was on hand to catch all the highlights at today's Sciath na Scol action.

All-Star Paul Geaney and Cork veteran Rena Buckley have been recognised as Munster’s best senior footballer and ladies footballer in 2016, while Tipperary’s All-Ireland winning manager Michael Ryan has claimed the manager of the year award.

Scoil Mhuire gan Smál Blarney 2-12 Coachford College 0-11: A first Munster Post Primary School’s hurling title for Scoil Mhuire gan Smál Blarney as they claimed victory over fellow Cork school Coachford College in the Corn Risteard Uí Mhathúna (U18½ CHC final) in Carrigaline yesterday.

Doireann O’Sullivan is first through the dressing room door in Mourneabbey, sister Méabh but two paces behind.

They were selected as the nation’s sports team of the year, and exist on a Ladies Football plateau of their own making. But as this extract from Mary White’s new book ’Relentless’ shows, before there was serial All-Ireland success, there was a Rebel rebellion...

In a relatively short writing career Danielle McLaughlin has made huge strides and her latest collection, suggests Billy O’Callaghan, marks her down as a writer of exceptional perception and potential.

Cork 4-14 Kerry 0-13: History now beckons for 14-time All-Ireland-winning dual stars Rena Buckley and Briege Corkery.

The gates of Cusack Park could be reopened later this month to stage the third round of Clare SHC games.

The Burgess A1 Puppy Stake was the feature on Saturday night’s programme at Curraheen, and victory went to the sponsors, JJ Fennelly and Sheila Spillane, Killeagh, with 5-2 chance Burgess Tadhg (Ace Hi Rumble – Dower Twilight).

You may recognise the name but not the face while the scale of her achievements has probably been lost on you as well.

Farloe Blitz continued his serene progress through the Greyhound & Pet World and Odds On Dog Food Supersprint with a wide-margin victory in the first semi-final on Saturday night at Curraheen Park.

TG4 ALL-IRELAND LADIES’ SFC FINAL:

The final of the Willie Kenny Memorial A5 525 returned a fittingly classy performance from Local Student, who landed the spoils for owner Patrick Sheehy, Tralee, and trainer John O’Sullivan.

Ten years ago, Rena Buckley was the youngest starter in Cork’s first Division 1 National League final, aged just 17.

The Cork senior hurling management have made a number of alterations to their squad for the forthcoming championship.

WOMEN'S PREMIER LEAGUE CUP FINAL:

Location: Clonmel

Grenagh 2-18 Donoughmore 1-09

Cork manager Eamonn Ryan has confirmed that Juliet Murphy should "play some part" against Armagh in Saturday’s TG4 All-Ireland ladies senior football championship round 2 qualifier.

Cork’s Juliet Murphy is likely to make a sensational return to competitive football for Donoughmore’s second round senior championship game against St Val’s tomorrow night.

Cork’s Juliet Murphy has not ruled out a return to the inter-county scene.

Cork 4-16 Cork IT 1-17

BEFORE captaining Cork ladies’ football team to all-Ireland victory last month, Rena Buckley had to get over a disappointment.

Inch Rovers 0-14 Donoughmore 0-9

Tonight Donoughmore bid for a 14th Senior A county title when they face Inch Rovers in the Tesco Homegrown Ladies SFC final at Páirc Uí Rinn (7.45pm).

Liam O’Sullivan is Munster Junior A champion following a comprehensive win over Patrick O’Donoghue at Templemartin on Sunday.

THE upland countryside where the counties Cork, Kerry and Limerick meet continues to be a place where rare and threatened species of wildlife can still be found.

Muskerry became the first side to exit the divisions and colleges section of the Cork County SHC as Cork IT were far too strong for them at Riverstown last night.

Avondhu got the better of Muskerry in the Cork County SHC(Divisions/Colleges section) first round at Cloughduv last night.

Knowing that every second counts, Midleton’s Daragh O’Riordan is favourite to win the Quality Hotels West Cork Rally this weekend.