Cork-based Enterprise System Partners (ESP), which provides consulting and manufacturing services to life sciences firms around the world, has been bought by the international giant Accenture.

An umpire accused of making racist comments during a Wexford GAA match has been handed a 26-week ban.

A member of the GAA’s management committee and Kildare’s representative at Central Council believes the Seanie Johnston transfer saga has damaged the association’s brand.

Wexford will put forward a motion at their annual convention at the end of the year to make racial abuse a red card offence.

The Wexford GAA player targeted by racist abuse fears the cruel taunts will drive away mixed-race hopefuls — just as the GAA in the county are about to launch a further racism investigation.