Jason Smyth’s attempts to become the first individual athlete to compete in the Olympic and Paralympic games came to an end in Santry Stadium today, but it was the extent of a possible injury to Derval O'Rourke that occupied Team Ireland's minds.

Philly Campion’s 15th minute goal proved the decisive score as Kilkenny CBS claimed victory in this Leinster Colleges SAHC semi-final at New Ross on Saturday.

GARDAÍ are out in force across the country this October bank holiday weekend in a major effort to curb road carnage.

About 60 grey seals, most of them pups, have been culled off the Kerry coast, wildlife officials reported today.

Dave Askew turned on the style to crush Peter Evison 10-4 and book his place in the second round of the PDC Stan James World Matchplay Open with a stellar display.