FAMILIES were urged to help relatives stub out smoking with a new product which, it was claimed, helps 60% of people kick the habit.

Dublin U-21 football boss Tommy Lyons has kept faith in a winning formula by make no changes to his lineup ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland semi-final in Thurles against Waterford.

WATERFORD’S bid to reach a first All-Ireland U-21 football championship final has been dealt a major blow with the enforced withdrawal of experienced full-back Ger Hayes for Sunday’s semi-final showdown with Dublin at Semple Stadium.

CORK U21 football coach Anthony Davis has warned his side to be on guard against Waterford in tonight’s Munster semi-final at Walsh Park (6.30).

FORMER GAA president Joe McDonagh believes that the Association will be forced to rethink its policy towards allowing other sports to be played at Croke Park, following the successful hosting of the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics.

SEVERAL members of the Waterford team facing Tipperary in the first round of the Munster SFC at Walsh Park tomorrow were little more than toddlers when the Decies last savoured success in the provincial championship arena.