Bellew decided earlier this year to leave Ryanair at the end of this month and join rival airline Easyjet as its chief operating officer.

Linda Hayden, founder of Action Against Sexual Violence Ireland, said that sportspeople need to be held to a “higher moral compass” since young people regard them as heroes.

Ryanair has asked the High Court for an order preventing its Irish based pilots from going on strike next week.

Ryanair wants the High Court to quash a decision of the aviation regulator ordering the airline to compensate a number of people affected by last year's strike action.

There was late drama as Wicklow footballers gave red-hot favourites Kildare a real fright at Netwatch Cullen Park this evening as the Leinster senior football championship got under way before an attendance of 3,800.

A cold night in Thurles twisted decisively with one goal, Eoin Cody’s calm second-half finish for Ballyhale Shamrocks proving the difference in their All-Ireland club semi-final clash with Ballygunner.

Ballyhale Shamrocks made it to the All-Ireland senior club hurling final after this clash in Semple Stadium, Thurles with Ballygunner of Waterford.

So it’s over to you, Liverpool.

Cardiff manager Neil Warnock described Kenedy's stoppage-time penalty miss for Newcastle as "poetic justice" after the Brazilian had escaped a possible first-half red card in the 0-0 draw.

It's back!

Newcastle 3 Chelsea 0

A judge has ruled that terminally ill Alfie Evans may be allowed home, but will not be allowed to go to Rome for further treatment.

Man City 3 - Newcastle 1: When it comes to Manchester City, the rest of the Premier League has quite the conundrum to contend with at the moment.

A couple at odds with doctors over whether their sick 19-month-old son should continue to get life-support treatment are preparing to mediate in the hope of avoiding further court action.

Chelsea 3 Newcastle 1: Eden Hazard maintaining his fitness and form is clearly key to Chelsea hanging on to the coattails of what passes for a title race this season. Getting him to stay at Chelsea long-term is central to any future success the London side might challenge for.

Ryanair started "a war" against three members of a pilots group after the publication of an email the airline says falsely inferred it misled the market, the High Court has been told.

The number of calls to housing charity Threshold doubled last year and almost half its clients were families with children.

Housing charity Threshold is advising tenants that some landlords in Cork are using the excuse of ‘substantial renovations’ to initiate evictions from rental properties in the city.

The Government is to cap rental deposits at one month’s rent and has vowed to crack down on landlords in rent pressure zones who take advantage of tenants.

The Government is to cap rental deposits at one month’s rent and has vowed to crack down on landlords in rent pressure zones who take advantage of tenants.

SUBSTITUTE Eimear O’Doherty popped over what proved to be the winning score for Derry with eight minutes remaining in a low-scoring TG4 All-Ireland junior football championship semi-final on Sunday.

Ryanair claims Channel 4 and a production company behind an allegedly defamatory TV programme about the airline cannot claim journalistic privilege over sources for information in the broadcast.

James Lowe’s blood ties to the Maori All Blacks precluded him from making friends with future Leinster team-mate Johnny Sexton when the British and Irish Lions fly-half faced off against him this morning.

The 12 pubs of Christmas, seven women, three incidents, multiple cases of guilt proven, one acquittal, and — possibly — no convictions following a hearing yesterday described by a judge as “women behaving badly”.

Ayoze Perez struck twice as Rafael Benitez succeeded in his mission to guide Newcastle back to the Premier League at the first attempt with a resounding victory over 10-man Preston.

Housing charity Threshold had a 54% increase in calls about tenancy issues last year and warns that the problem has only worsened in 2016. 

With private rents now 10% higher across the country compared to a year ago, more measures are needed in addition to full rent certainty to stop people losing their homes, the Simon Communities has urged.

Cork City XI 1 Wolves 2: With Thursday night’s massive Europa League second leg tie against BK Hacken looming, an understrength Cork City XI went down to Championship side Wolves in last night’s friendly in front of a small crowd at Turner’s Cross.

Brendan Murphy kicked 1-4 and Darragh Foley eight points as Carlow enjoyed a convincing qualifier win over Wicklow.

This weekend only five hurling managers of the 10 involved will really feel the pressure, writes Donal O’Grady.

Making it illegal to discriminate against tenants in receipt of rent supplement will not make it easier for vulnerable tenants to secure housing.

Cork racing ace Matt Griffin opens his competitive season this afternoon in the Hankook 24 Hour of Dubai with the Dragon Racing Team.

O’Byrne Cup - Meath 1-18 Carlow 1-4: Meath recorded a resounding victory against hosts Carlow at Netwatch Cullen Park yesterday, with an early second-half goal from Mark Battersby sending them on their a facile victory.

Caleb Sigmon is working as a Santa Claus this Christmas and one grieving father had a touching special request.

Caleb Ryan Sigmon, an actor, is working as a Santa Claus at the Georgia Square Mall in Athens, Georgia this month and has been sharing stories of his encounters on his Facebook page.

The Horne family, from Louisiana in the US, had a lucky escape after buying one of this Christmas’ most sought after gifts.

Teaching your children that the festive season is a time for giving can help keep their Christmas wish list under control, writes Ciara McDonnell