The Junior Finance Minister Brian Hayes has rubbished reports that the Government may need to make even greater cuts in December's Budget.

Chances are, you already have a pretty clear idea of how much a Three Stooges movie starring three present day actors appeals to you.

Junior Finance Minister Brian Hayes has ruled out further spending cuts this year.

Fit-again duo Ger Farragher and Iarla Tannian have been added to the Galway attack for Saturday's All-Ireland SHC second phase qualifier against Clare in Salthill (throw-in 7pm).

Oliver Hayes, who was jailed for life today for the murder of Cork widow Ann Corcoran, showed total lack of remorse for the woman he bludgeoned to death, according to the judge presiding over the trial.

Jerry Flannery believes Cian Healy's impressive Test debut has offered a vital option at prop as Ireland continue their search for precious front-row resources.

Kerry 1-13 Cork 3-07

Aretha Franklin has become the latest star to come forward with a tribute to Isaac Hayes, who died on Sunday.

Soul legend Isaac Hayes has died. He was 65.

Galway 3-16 Tipperary 3-18

Mickey Ned O'Sullivan's Limerick side had little difficulty in seeing off Tralee IT this afternoon, as the Shannonsiders progressed through to the first round proper of the 2007 McGrath Cup.

Liam Hayes has announced his decision to end his tenure as Carlow senior football manager.

Galway manager Conor Hayes has made three changes to his side for tomorrow evening's All-Ireland SHC quarter-final with Kilkenny (Semple Stadium, throw-in 6pm).

Portumna's Eoin Lynch will make his championship debut when Galway meet Westmeath in their final All-Ireland SHC Group A qualifier tomorrow evening (Pearse Stadium, throw-in 7.00pm).

Waterford 1-25 Galway 2-20,

Alan Kerins banged in four goals as Galway got their All-Ireland SHC qualifier campaign off to a thrilling start in Portlaoise.

Brave Carlow's Leinster SFC run came to an end at O'Moore Park today as Laois set up a repeat of last year's final against Dublin with a 1-17 to 1-09 defeat of their neighbours.

Galway manager Conor Hayes has altered his attack for tomorrow's crucial NHL Division 1B tussle with Tipperary (Semple Stadium, throw-in 3.30pm).

Galway manager Conor Hayes has made two changes in personnel and a number of positional switches for tomorrow's NHL Division 1B clash with Limerick (Pearse Stadium, throw-in 2.30pm).

JJ Lambert has been recruited as one of two selectors under Carlow senior football manager Liam Hayes for the 2006 season.

Conor Hayes has stayed faithful to the Galway senior hurlers by agreeing to remain on as their manager for the 2006 season.

TURNS out they fooled us all. Cork put All-Irelands back to back yesterday, repeating the results of 1986 and 1990 by replicating the Cork style of old.

Colm O’Connor

Limerick 2-14 Galway 1-18

Galway 3-29 Antrim 0-10

The Galway hurlers have made one change ahead of their All-Ireland SHC second round qualifier against Antrim tomorrow at Pearse Stadium (throw-in 3pm).

Louth 1-12 Waterford 1-8

Galway 0-18 Waterford 0-11

Director and screenwriter Oliver Stone has arrived in Turkey today to make amends with the country’s people, 26 years after he offended them with his controversial movie Midnight Express.

Former Meath star Liam Hayes was appointed the new Carlow football manager at last night's county board meeting.

LIAM HAYES was installed as Carlow football manager late last night and immediately warned that everybody in the county would have to stand up and be examined by the end of the year.

The race for the Galway hurling manager's job has been reduced to two candidates after former boss Noel Lane withdrew from the running.

Galway hurling manager Conor Hayes has admitted he is feeling the pressure from ex-Tribesmen boss Mattie Murphy to retain his post.

GALWAY manager Conor Hayes received a sweet surprise yesterday as Vodafone, sponsors of the Allstars, presented him with a plaque to commemorate the three awards he won during his career.

Galway hurling legend Conor Hayes has been appointed manager of the county's senior team following a vote at a County Board meeting last night.

Leading Australian trainer Peter Hayes has died in a plane crash, according to reports.