Pittoni bounced back to winning form when justifying favouritism in the Ballsbridge Hurdle at Leopardstown yesterday, initiating a double for Barry Geraghty.

APPRENTICE Ronan Whelan, delighted by his Irish Derby Day triumph on Moran Gra on Sunday, struck again when Gra Geal Mo Chroi justified favouritism in the Sligo Claiming Race in Sligo last night - providing trainer Ausin Leahy with a welcome success.

Following the success of February's sell-out show at the City Hall, professional boxing returns to Cork on Saturday, August 18 for the 'Battle on Leeside'.

Former You’re A Star contestant George Murphy was remanded on continuing bail today after appearing in court over an assault charge.

Former You’re A Star contestant George Murphy was today remanded on continuing bail after appearing in court in connection with an assault charge.

Former You’re a Star contestant George Murphy will appear in court today to face an assault charge.

CHILDREN’S festival organisers in Waterford will be finding out who’s nautical and who’s nice over the coming days as the fifth annual Hullabaloo Festival kicks into action.

The Frames have been nominated in two categories for the Meteor Ireland Music Awards - Best Irish Album and Best Irish Band.

Ireland's biggest free concert, O2 in the Park, has been estimated to generate over €11.5m for Dublin.

Around 500 dedicated fans travelled from across Ireland to be in Dublin today to meet Bill Clinton.

BILL CLINTON'S book-signing in Dublin tomorrow morning could be the country's largest ever, it was claimed yesterday.

RISING pop star George Murphy looks set to knock the princess of pop Britney Spears from the top of the charts this weekend.

Rising Irish star George Murphy looks set to knock the princess of pop Britney Spears from the top of the charts this weekend.