David Kronn is gradually donating his invaluable, acquired photographs to the IMMA, says Richard Fitzpatrick.

Franck Ribery has likened his World Cup absence to "a death in the soul".

A new exhibition in Cork showcases artists from Berlin, says Tina Darb O’Sullivan

Paris St Germain director of football Leonardo insists the club have not made an offer for Cristiano Ronaldo or Wayne Rooney but said he could not rule out big buys this summer.

This week's pick of the flicks.

Following the triumph of his opening ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games, which attracted an estimate worldwide TV audience of 900 million, Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle returns to the smaller canvas of the big screen.

German striker Lukas Podolski sees no reason why Arsenal should not be able to knock his old club Bayern Munich out of the Champions League.

Arjen Robben’s alleged dressing room bust-up with Franck Ribery during the interval of Bayern Munich’s 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League may force the Dutchman out of the club this summer.

NICOLAS ROCHE’S goal of a top-10 finish in this year’s Tour de France is over after a nightmare day on Saturday when he conceded almost seven minutes to his main rivals and dropped back from 11th to 18th on the overall classification.

France coach Laurent Blanc wants the talk surrounding Patrice Evra and Franck Ribery to stop as the pair prepare to make their first international appearances since the World Cup.

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has accused Dutch physiotherapist Dick van Toorn of needing glasses for failing to spot that Arjen Robben had a serious injury.

Nicolas Anelka admits his “head was gone” during the infamous row with Raymond Domenech which led to him being sent home from the World Cup, but denied swearing at his former national team boss.

ALEX FERGUSON last night slammed the behaviour of the Bayern Munich players after Manchester United’s Champions League exit at the hands of the German side.

IT WAS the eagerly-awaited Champions League quarter-final first leg between two old rivals, two bitter old feuding football nations, and two players, at differing stages of their respective careers, for whom the tie at the Allianz Arena served as something of an audition.

BAYERN MUNICH winger Arjen Robben is dreaming of a 6-0 Champions League thrashing of Fiorentina tonight — but admits the reality is more likely to be a little different.

Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness has revealed his club received a bid of €65m plus Jose Bosingwa from Chelsea for Franck Ribery in the summer.

Bookmaker Paddy Power has today reported a significant increase in betting on Ireland to qualify for the World Cup following the news that Franck Ribery may miss the upcoming qualifying playoff.

Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness has threatened to report Real Madrid to FIFA if the Spanish club continue in their bid to sign Franck Ribery.

Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal is looking to end the speculation surrounding Franck Ribery as he believes “it is not good for the club”.

MANCHESTER UNITED were last night believed to be holding initial talks with Michael Owen’s representatives which, they hope, is the first step in a sensational swoop for the former Liverpool striker.

Franck Ribery has confirmed he wants to leave Bayern Munich and join Real Madrid.

Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness is insistent the club will not budge on their refusal to sell Franck Ribery.

Bayern Munich have again ruled out the prospect of selling in-demand midfielder Franck Ribery, insisting the “irreplaceable” player is not for sale at any price.

Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has claimed Chelsea, Manchester United and Barcelona have made offers for France playmaker Franck Ribery.

LIVERPOOL have stressed their determination to keep Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano at Anfield.

Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness has put a price tag on Franck Ribery of “€100m” as several clubs continue to be linked with the Frenchman.

Patrice Evra has been advising France team-mate Franck Ribery to join him at Manchester United.

BAYERN MUNICH coach Jurgen Klinsmann has revealed an enquiry has been received from Real Madrid regarding star midfielder Franck Ribery.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has promised to “deal with the situation” after Olivier Kapo and Franck Queudrue failed to turn up to the club’s first day back at training.

France winger Franck Ribery is set to miss the start of Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga season after undergoing surgery on torn ligaments above his ankle.

Birmingham’s Franck Queudrue jumped to his own defence last night after he was branded “rubbish” by club co-owner David Sullivan.

Birmingham striker James McFadden has been pencilled in for a comeback in the home Barclays Premier League clash with his former club Everton on April 12.

Birmingham defender Franck Queudrue will be out of action for a fortnight after suffering a hamstring strain.

Left-back Franck Queudrue is determined to make an impact at Birmingham after admitting he did not enjoy the best of relationships with Lawrie Sanchez at Fulham.

Injured Arsenal captain Thierry Henry has insisted he will stay with the club “for life”.

Marseille sporting director Jose Inigo has laughed off rumours linking Sven-Goran Eriksson with the coach’s position at the club, insisting Albert Emon will still be in charge after the winter break.

FULHAM manager Chris Coleman is backing his old friend Gareth Southgate to become a top manager.

French rising star Franck Ribery wants to join Arsenal at some stage in the future, according to his agent.

MARSEILLE sporting director Jose Anigo admits Arsenal target Franck Ribery does have a price — but no agreement has been reached with the Gunners.

Chris Coleman insists Fulham will not be overawed by tomorrow’s clash with Real Madrid.

Franck Queudrue has joined Fulham from Middlesbrough on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

Franck Ribery’s agent Bruno Heiderscheid has denied reports Arsenal have made a £10m (€14.4m) bid for the Marseille winger.

Super Aguri have signed former Renault tester Franck Montagny to be their third driver for the European Grand Prix next month.

Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren will allow his players to take nothing for granted after they launched their recovery bid with a narrow FA Cup fourth-round replay victory over Coventry.