Cork secured a Munster MFC semi-final spot with a straightforward win over Waterford at Páirc Uí Rinn this evening.

Goalkeeper Diarmuid Doody is the only survivor from last year’s Munster U17 football competition as Cork begin their campaign in the new minor grade tonight against Waterford in Páirc Uí Rinn (throw-in 7pm).

John Martin closes the front door of his uncle Nick Power’s house behind him and makes for the top of Oxmantown road. His instruction, from there, is to turn right onto North Circular Road and head in the direction of the City centre until Croke Park presents itself in the Dublin skyline. Martin, having never been to Croker, hasn’t one iota where he’s going.

Carol O’Callaghan takes to tartan as a cold winter hails from the wings.

De La Salle ended Lismore’s 46-year stay in the senior ranks with a 1-18 to 1-12 triumph in Saturday night’s Waterford SHC relegation play-off at Fraher Field.

Seán Barron and Michael O’Halloran are the two Waterford debutants for Sunday’s Munster SFC quarter-final against Tipperary in Semple Stadium (3.30pm).

Clare enjoyed a facile victory over a very poor Waterford side in the quarter-final of the Munster U-21 football championship at Miltown Malbay last evening.

Cork midfielder Ian Maguire has overcome a back injury and is selected for tomorrow’s Munster U21 football quarter-final against Limerick.

2013 intermediate champions De La Salle have reached the Waterford SFC quarter-finals after a tense 2-8 to 1-10 win over Ballinameela in Fraher Field last night.

Waterford SFC: Although this latest renewal lacked the usual bite, keen rivals The Nire and Stradbally still served up a six-goal spectacle at Fraher Field on Saturday evening.

Conchita Wurst stole the show at Europe’s biggest charity event, despite plenty of big-name competition.

Rathgormack sub Jamie Kirwan grabbed a decisive goal in injury time at Fraher Field on Saturday to secure their first win of 2014 and inflict a second defeat on Clashmore.

Two years ago, St Saviours and Ballinameela faced off in a battle to avoid the drop from top flight football but this weekend both booked their places in the Waterford SFC quarter-finals.

Michael Hurley has been named at in attack in the only change to the Cork side for this evening’s Electric Ireland Munster MFC semi-final with Tipperary in Semple Stadium (7.30).

The quarter-final line up in the Waterford SFC has now been confirmed after the concluding weekend of games.

The Nire booked their place in the last eight of the Waterford senior football championship with a 1-13 to 1-5 victory over 2011 champions Ballinacourty in Saturday’s group stage clash at Fraher Field.

Although there was never a doubt about a decisive Kerry victory in last night’s Munster MFC losers group game at Fraher Field, Dungarvan, the quality of the Kingdom display raises serious questions about their ability to win the provincial title.

Jean Paul Gaultier has become the new creative director of Diet Coke.

On a chilly winter afternoon, Andrej Pejic settles into a Manhattan cafe with a cup of Earl Grey tea, sitting gracefully, long legs crossed.

The grieving father of Amy Winehouse has accused a top fashion designer of cashing in on the late singer’s death by using her as the inspiration for his latest catwalk show.

BALLINACOURTY cruised into the Waterford SFC final with an impressive second-half display at Walsh Park on Saturday.

Lady Gaga is reportedly dating her “best friend”.

REIGNING Waterford senior football champions Ballinacourty advanced impressively into the quarter-finals when they overwhelmed Kilrossanty 3-14 to 0-7 at Bohadoon in one of six games played over the weekend.

WATERFORD hurling goalkeeper Clinton Hennessy suffered an injury scare in the opening round of the senior football championship.

French designer John Paul Gaultier showered pop icon Madonna with rose petals at the end of his fashion show in Paris yesterday, even though she delayed the start of the show for over an hour.

STRADBALLY bid for their fifth consecutive Waterford SFC title at Fraher Field, Dungarvan tomorrow.

DESPITE the low ebb of Waterford's football fortunes over the years, the level of interest in Sunday's senior final - a repeat of last year's drawn and replayed decider between Stradbally and the Nire - has generated huge interest.

BOHERBUE'S KEVIN Murphy replaces regular goalkeeper Kevin O’Dwyer on the Cork team to play Tyrone in the Allianz NFL at Pairc Ui Rinn on Sunday.

THE casual GAA fan could be forgiven for frowning at a Gaultier team sheet. They take on Cork's Carbery Rangers in the Munster final tomorrow and the Déise side have the likes of A Moloney and S Cullinane in their line-up.

Waterford SHC

WATERFORD will be without Shane Walsh, their goal-scoring hero from last year's historic Munster U21 football final victory over Kerry, when the sides renew acquaintances in the semi-final in Killarney tomorrow night (7.30pm).

CONOR FITZGERALD is to miss Limerick’s historic Allianz NFL Division One campaign.

WATERFORD County Board will make history tomorrow afternoon by hosting three county finals at Fraher Field, Dungarvan.