How do Santa’s reindeer fly? And what does Mrs Claus do on Christmas Eve, while Santa’s flying around the world? These and other mysteries are kindly explained to Áilín Quinlan by the junior infants of Kilgarriffe National School in Clonakilty, Co Cork.

Josh's dog had died last year.

Louisiana woman Hollie was reviewing her CCTV footage when she noticed someone trespassing on her property - to hug her dog.

Grand National-winning trainer Donald McCain believes horses have been the forgotten factor in the decision to put back the start of the world’s greatest steeplechase to 5.15pm.

As 32 lovely ladies prepare for the Rose of Tralee this week, 31 pretty pooches, and one horse, are also readying for their close-ups — tomorrow, one of them will be crowned the Nose of Tralee.

Sugar Club, Dublin

Right, you know the score. I’ve studied the formbook. I’ve topped up my online accounts, says Enda McEvoy.

Scrap the academy and give power and resources back to the clubs and you will help to solve some of the problems besetting Munster Rugby, writes Charlie Mulqueen

Former Shannon, Munster and Ireland prop Gerry ‘Ginger’ McLoughlin believes Munster must axe its academy to finance a return to European glory days for the province.

Republic of Telly took on popular Netflix prison show, ’Orange is the New Black’ last night with a parody entitled ’Ginger is the New Black’.

'Cooking with Nidgella' is as epic as we thought it would be.

She didn't realise her mic was still on. Oh the embarassment...

The habit of giving nicknames has been around a long time and can say a lot about the recipient — or not. Dave Kenny does some research

Paul Carberry was seen at his patient and masterful best on board Xsquared in the featured Fast Shipping Bellewstown Handicap Hurdle last night.

Woody Allen’s recent run of amiable comedies comes to an abrupt halt with Blue Jasmine (15), which stars Cate Blanchett as the very blue — as in, deeply depressed — eponymous heroine.

In a career spanning more than 50 years, Woody Allen has won four Oscars for his direction and writing, and been nominated for a further 19 golden statuettes.

1. Literally Inspired

Those who survived the massive tornado that smashed through an Oklahoma City suburb described racing for shelter only to emerge scarred and bloodied on a moon-like landscape of debris.

A one-eyed cat made a surprise return home after escaping en route to the vet.

Ireland are odds-on to claim their first John Smith’s Grand National in six years following the first entry stage for the Aintree showpiece.

Frankenweenie ***

Carol O’Callaghan transports us to the 1920s and 30s with its timeless style of fine lines and elegant opulence

EVERY edition of lifestyle and glamour magazines features celebrities who ‘glow’, ‘bloom’ or ‘blossom’ during pregnancy. And then the bump has only barely become a baby when the mum is ‘spotted out and about looking slim and trim’.

Jonjo O’Neill is confident his Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Synchronised is in the form of his life as he bids to follow up in today’s John Smith’s Grand National.

Synchronised will complete his John Smith’s Grand National preparations with a pipeopener today ahead of the Aintree spectacular on Saturday.

Whitney Houston's estate contains a pair of Ginger Rogers' dancing shoes personally signed by the screen icon.

David Pipe feels ante-post favourite Junior has “enough weight” in the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree on April 14.

Last year’s Aintree hero Ballabriggs features among the 82 entries for the John Smith’s Grand National on April 14.

For Shannon, his job was to make life as uncomfortable as possible for me in the lineout by attacking my back, while Ginger McLoughlin was invariably placed in front of me to form a two-pronged assault.

JOANNE McCain, daughter of the late Ginger McCain, is one of 12 people to have been chosen to ride in the St Patrick’s Day Derby charity race on Thursday, March 15 at the Cheltenham Festival.

Liverpool Cathedral was filled with heart-felt memories of one of racing’s greatest characters as a thousand-strong congregation celebrated the life and times of Ginger McCain.

THE doctor convicted of killing Michael Jackson remained silent during his trial, but Conrad Murray defended himself in interviews taped just days before a jury found him guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

GRAND National-winning owner John Halewood led the tributes to Aintree legend Ginger McCain, who died yesterday, aged 80, after a short illness.

Aintree legend Ginger McCain, trainer of the great Red Rum, has died aged 80, his wife Beryl McCain has said in a statement.

DONALD MCCAIN already has one eye on next year’s John Smith’s Grand National with Ballabriggs following his brilliant display in the race on Saturday.

Donald McCain already has one eye on next year’s John Smith’s Grand National with Ballabriggs following his brilliant display in the race yesterday.

Mel C would like the Spice Girls to put on a “demure” performance at the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony.

IRELAND’S luck in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper ran out when Colin Tizzard’s Cue Card proved much too good for his rivals.

Ali Bastion left ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ last night, despite scoring a perfect 50.