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The Bishop of Cork and Ross has called for the exhumation of the remains of Little Nellie — the “unofficial patron saint” of Cork — from a cemetery on lands controlled by receivers to allow people to pray at her grave.

Premier IHC: Newcestown 1-17 Blarney 1-13

Cork PIHC: Tracton 1-17 Courcey Rovers 1-11

The fixture rows dogging Irish hockey have made their way to Munster after Ireland vice-captain Cliodhna Sargent waded into the debate. 

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Good Counsel, New Ross 1-11 Marist College, Athlone 2-5

One of the owners of the hotel where a guest died of gas poisoning was challenged about deficiencies in the sealing of ducts, and why he did not raise it with the builder after the tragedy, and said he "saw no purpose in doing that, it was not going to bring back Miriam Reidy".

The Trident Hotel in Kinsale, Co Cork, is on course to record operating profits of €530,000 this year.

Blarney 1-16 Tracton 0-15

Peter Caruth proved his worth to Monkstown as his goals fired them to another Irish Hockey League success at Havelock Park yesterday.

The official health insurance regulator has said changes to the tax system in the Budget will affect more than two-thirds of all health insurance customers.

Argentina internationals Fabricio Coloccini and Jonas Gutierrez will miss tomorrow's Barclays Premier League clash with Liverpool.

Pope Francis has cleared Pope John Paul II for sainthood, approving a miracle attributed to his intercession and setting up a dual canonisation along with another beloved pope, John XXIII.

Using Facebook to look at old photos of yourself could be used as a way of lifting bad moods and helping to treat mental health issues.

The failure of Cappoquin Poultry Ltd to repay almost €4m in debts to Henry Good Ltd feed mill in Kinsale, Co Cork, has resulted in receivers being appointed to the family-run company.

Aston Villa 2 Bradford City 1

The Catholic Church has suggested a referendum be held to overturn the Supreme Court's X case judgment on abortion.

Bradford 3 Aston Villa 1

The Union flag could soon be flying over Belfast City Hall again, a senior loyalist politician claimed today.

Full-back Danny Simpson returns to the Newcastle squad for tomorrow night’s Europa League clash with Bordeaux.

Full-back Danny Simpson returns to the Newcastle squad for tomorrow night’s Europa League clash with Bordeaux.

A Limerick woman is suing a Kinsale hotel over an incident that killed her sister.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has a number of injury concerns ahead of his side’s Barclays Premier League opener at home against Tottenham on Saturday.

SO, the Taoiseach believes voters will not want to be “bribed” into backing the Yes campaign in the EU fiscal compact referendum — sorry, Enda, but have you ever met the Irish people?

HERITAGE body An Taisce has objected to plans to revamp one of Co Cork’s best-known hotels.

ALL roads lead to Aintree on April 9 following the Grade 2 At The Races Bobbyjo Chase, won by The Midnight Club, at Fairyhouse yesterday as the first four home are all bound for the John Smiths Grand National.

BRAIN scans of a young man whose death led to allegations of professional misconduct against one of his doctors did not indicate a medical emergency, anexpert witness told a Medical Council hearing.

CHILD advocacy specialist Norah Gibbons was shocked when she heard there are more than 2,000 children living in direct provision accommodation in this country.

THE planned new €800 million M20 will become the first motorway in Ireland to be barn owl-friendly.

THE National Roads Authority (NRA) believes planning permission should be refused for 1,210 houses on the outskirts of Cork City because it would lead to even further traffic congestion at the Jack Lynch Tunnel/Dunkettle interchange.

JUVENILES as young as 14 are being caught by gardaí holding guns and drugs for gang bosses, a senior officer said yesterday.

A useful exercise for new Clare manager Ger O’Loughlin in this first round Waterford Crystal senior hurling tournament in magnificent Meelick yesterday afternoon, as his charges chiselled out a gritty three-point win over WIT (Waterford Institute of Technology).

A separated mother who stole €18,000 from her employer when she ran into financial difficulties after her marriage ended has been given a suspended sentence and ordered to perform 200 hours community service.

A separated mother who stole €18,000 from her employer when she ran into financial difficulties after her marriage ended is to be considered for community service after repaying the money.

In the last days before the world learns whether Harry Potter lives or dies, spoilers are spreading on the internet.

INCREASED efforts are being made to encourage more of the country’s 135,000 farmers to consider going the organic route to meet consumer demands.

DERMOT WELD has high hopes for Nightime, a daughter of Galileo and owned by his mother, Gita, which won the Coolmore Spartacus Maiden before a huge crowd at Cork yesterday.

A Catholic priest who witnessed the completion of IRA disarmament was tonight embroiled in a fresh political storm after he refused to accept that the Provisionals were involved in the £26m (€37m) Northern Bank robbery.

The priest who witnessed IRA decommissioning provoked fury after he compared the unionist community to Nazis for their treatment of Catholics in the North.

One of the independent church witnesses to IRA decommissioning tonight compared the unionist community to Nazis for their treatment of Catholics in Northern Ireland.

Methodist minister Harold Good has has said he is "certain, totally certain" that the IRA has disarmed.

Tommy Barker says this marine property is located in desirable Kinsale.