THREE late points propelled Ballintubber to their fifth Mayo SFC title after an absorbing final at a rain-soaked McHale Park, Castlebar this evening.

Meath will face Tipperary in the TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Final after they produced a powerhouse display in overcoming Roscommon at Nowlan Park.

In the wake of a call for Cork hurling manager John Meyler to resign, county board chairperson Tracey Kennedy has said she will not be asking anyone to step down, adding that no decision will be taken on who oversees the Cork hurlers in 2020 until the appointment of the county’s first high-performance manager is finalised.

The former Aer Lingus worker and Independent candidate ran on a platform that included the publication of a number of health reports, improvements to local bus services and bus shelters, and the development of a light rail system in Galway.

18 nominees across six categories have been shortlisted ahead of the annual gala on May 24.

The Patrician Academy Mallow have claimed their first All-Ireland senior football title seeing off St Pauls Secondary School Oughterard in a thrilling final in Limerick today.

Hardly a week passes without a politician promising to confront the deepening influence of social media.

There is unanimous agreement amongst Cork clubs to significantly reduce the number of teams competing in the county senior hurling and football championships.

Amanda Feeney said that she’s become a prisoner in her own home, as she can’t even hang out her clothes without rats running around her feet.

The Press Ombudsman and Press Council have called for regulation of social media to stop spin, lies, and corporate interests distorting debate.

The Press Ombudsman Peter Feeney has described the possibility that emails at Independent News & Media (INM) were accessed by an external company as “deeply disturbing”.

Luke Connolly's 2-5 haul in Portlaoise fired club kingpins Nemo Rangers through to yet another AIB All-Ireland club football final.

It is easy to dismiss the idea of billionaires’ philanthropy where the plutocrats rather than governments get to decide how funds are used. Despite that almost begrudging view, the benefits of such generosity cannot be denied.

Cardiff City 0 Manchester City 2: Pep Guardiola called for players to get better protection after Leroy Sane was left facing a spell on the sidelines following the FA Cup win at Cardiff.

A lot of water has passed under the bridge since Castlebar Mitchels ended the wait for their 28th Mayo SFC title.

Everton 1 Atalanta 5: David Unsworth’s tenure as Everton caretaker manager has hit yet another low after the Toffees were thrashed 5-1 by Atalanta in the Europa League at a less-than-half-full Goodison Park last night.

A Limerick team enjoyed the trip of a lifetime wearing the Ireland jersey in this year's Red Bull Neymar Jr 5s tournament in Brazil.

Seven men have been awarded sums of between €5,050 and €9,550 over a traffic accident after the High Court rejected a car-hire company’s claim the collision was a setup.

Regret plays a crucial role in helping children to make better decisions, a new study revealed.

The leader of a group which commemorates fallen IRA men has denied in the High Court he was involved in an "arranged road traffic accident."

The HSE has apologised unreservedly to the family of a part-time farmer who died at Cork University Hospital three days after being admitted for injuries he suffered while cutting down a tree.

Blackburn claimed all three points in Tony Mowbray's first home game in charge to boost their survival prospects and weaken Derby's diminishing play-off hopes.

Cork City FC last night paid tribute to legendary fan Noelle Feeney, who died yesterday, by making her a permanent honorary trustee.

Laois came out on top a real dogfight at O’Moore Park and advance to the second round of All-Ireland qualifiers, while Armagh’s disappointing season is over.

Convicted drug dealer John Gilligan has claimed before the Supreme Court that he did not receive a proper trial when his assets were frozen by the State in 1996.

A pupil whose contribution to a classroom debate on water charges was published online has had a complaint upheld by the Press Ombudsman.

There are key elements that build belief and confidence once an All-Ireland final gets underway. It could be a block, a free, a moment of high fielding, a surging run — something that boosts a team’s morale and makes them feel invincible. All the talk of winning big starts to become a reality in front of your eyes.

A point two minutes from time from Mayo midfielder Barry Moran clinched Castlebar's place in the AIB All-Ireland club SFC final for the second time in three years.

Ardscoil Rís 15 CBC 28: Christian Brothers College confirmed the favourable impression created in their opening round victory over Crescent with an emphatic 28-15 defeat of Ardscoil Rís in the quarter-final of the Munster Schools Senior Cup at UL yesterday.

I have to write this letter to voice my concerns about the 1916 celebrations centenary. I am extremely anxious that there may be anti-English sentiments in TV programmes, etc that might influence impressionable young people.

Health Minister Leo Varadkar is too “busy” to meet the family of the late Gerry Feeney to discuss failings in his care.

Castlebar (Mayo) 3-8 Clann na nGael (Roscommon) 0-13: Castlebar Mitchels managed to keep Clann na nGael at arm’s length to set up a mouth-watering provincial final against Corofin in two weeks’ time.

Former education minister Mary Hanafin’s bid for a Dáil return suffered a setback as Fianna Fáil members in Dún Laoghaire narrowly rejected her as an election candidate.

Fine Gael officials will decide on whether to run under-pressure European Affairs Minister Dara Murphy in the general election at a grass-roots vote in his constituency tonight.

Fianna Fáil has backed down on mooted plans to order party members to pick a female general election candidate in a tightly contested constituency after a legal threat from a male councillor who claimed he was being blocked from running.

Ballinhassig 4-17 Castlelyons 1-12: A polished second-half performance powered Ballinhassig to a comprehensive win over Castlelyons in the Cork Premier IHC quarter-final on Saturday evening.