Warning signs were missed and there had been a series of communication failings in a labour ward in the hours before a baby suffered catastrophic brain damage during birth.

A husband and wife wept as they recalled bringing their baby home in a tiny white coffin after his death from a devastating brain injury suffered during birth.

A five-month-old baby died after suffering a "catastrophic" injury at the hands of his mother or her boyfriend, a jury has been told.

Fears that pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly’s decision to postpone a €200m investment in Kinsale, Co Cork are a reaction to US President Donald Trump’s protectionism are overstated, according to a leading economist.

Warren Gatland has urged the pundits to keep writing Wales off as his players prepare for battle with fellow World Cup heavyweights England and Australia.

At the age of 48.

There was a nice little documentary on the radio here a couple of weeks ago which sought to debunk the corporate creation myths of the most successful entrepreneurs who rose up to dominate our daily lives.

USA: About 50 people volunteered to carefully grill a 100ft bratwurst without burning or breaking it at a bar in Illinois.

There have been a lot of "before and now" comparisons in Erik Compton’s life, let alone golf career, but as television audiences in the US found out on Saturday evening, no mention of the latter can avoid the context of the former.

Your daily spoiler-free guide to what to look out for on the box.

A fireman who jumped from a bridge to rescue a woman from drowning in a river is to be nominated for a bravery award.

A hero fireman who jumped from a bridge into the River Shannon to save a woman from drowning has praised others involved in the dramatic rescue.

A hero fireman who jumped from a bridge into the River Shannon to save a woman from drowning has praised others involved in the dramatic river rescue.

Musical leads faithful back to the future

Glanmire’s Hayley Lenihan and her brother Dylan will be busy this weekend - busy making both their parents proud

As events, and my 12-year-old girl would have it, I’ve just spent back-to-back Saturdays in the Parochial Hall on Cork city’s northside.

It was enough to send security into a tail spin when the new Pope opted for an impromptu walkabout outside the Church where he yesterday celebrated Sunday Mass.

When Peyton Manning talks about his football mortality, acknowledging his physical shortcomings and scoffing at the notion that he plays as he did in his prime, it all makes perfect sense.

No-one could ever have accused Lucian Freud of being a sentimental painter.

Taylor Swift won her second consecutive entertainer of the year award at the Academy of Country Music Awards last night, just 24 hours after she was saluted by first lady Michelle Obama for her charity work on The Kids’ Choice Awards.

Back in August, back before the season began, Eli Manning was asked whether he considered himself an “elite” quarterback a la Tom Brady.

For those who follow his exploits closely, Jim Irsay admitting Sunday’s Super Bowl is the end of an era for the team he owns will come as no surprise.

THE New York Giants have a habit of beating the Superbowl favourites.

IT’S been hailed as a classic waste of taxpayers’ money, but yesterday the government jet was put to a use no-one with a heart would object to.

A PROMISING GAA player who was just one month short of his 15th birthday has died in tragic circumstances in West Cork.

IN SPITE of the lockout cloud which overshadowed the off-season, the NFL machine cranks into gear this weekend, a little creaky but right on schedule.

A Western has made its way on to the Man Booker Prize shortlist for the first time – in what judges have hailed as a “readable” shortlist.

STOKE CITY’S FA Cup heroes Jon Walters and Glenn Whelan have helped the Potteries club make a mockery of their long-ball label this season — now the Ireland duo are aiming to carry their domestic form onto the international stage.

Peaches Geldof has reportedly split from her film director boyfriend.

The 21-year-old British star Peaches Geldof – who wed US musician Max Drummey in August 2008, before divorcing him just seven months later – will reportedly tie the knot with movie director Eli Roth in a New York rooftop ceremony in January.

Directors: Albert & Allen Hughes

A strike by ground staff forced the closure of both of Berlin’s airports early today and caused the cancellation of more than 20 flights.

THE Arizona Cardinals ended the Buffalo Bills’ unbeaten start to the season with a surprisingly easy 41-17 victory in Week 5 of the NFL.

ELI MANNING trotted toward the New York Giants’ huddle facing a challenge of historic proportions.

PEYTON MANNING has a championship game to be at next weekend after all. He can go watch baby brother Eli guide the New York Giants.

A painting showing U2’s Bono receiving an honorary knighthood is to go under the hammer.

BONO accepted an honorary knighthood from Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II yesterday with one condition — “don’t call me Sir”.

AUTHORITIES were urged last night to fill a key position in the disaster planning group for Cork and Kerry, which has been vacant for several weeks.

The Girl Next Door stars Emile Hirsch, as Matt, a goody-goody high school senior with good grades and the world seemingly at his feet.