A dominant second-half display by Ephie Fitzgerald’s Cork has seen the holders qualify for a ninth successive Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 final – and within touching distance of the four-in-a-row.

Sons of Kemet are bringing their superb live sound to Ireland for two gigs, writes Alan O’Riordan

Eamonn Ryan’s remarkable Cork are through to a 10th TG4 All-Ireland ladies senior football final in 11 years.

Eamonn Ryan’s Cork remain on course for a tenth TG4 All-Ireland ladies senior football crown in eleven seasons.

Fermoy 2-15 Valley Rovers 1-9: Fermoy began life in the higher grade with a fully merited nine point win over Valley Rovers in the Cork Premier IHC at Páirc Uí Rinn yesterday.

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CORK 3-8 GALWAY 1-14: Nollaig Cleary turned to a friend during the first-half of this National League decider and wondered if Cork had always employed such a defensive approach.

Lorna Joyce’s late point salvaged a replay for Galway in this afternoon’s enthralling Tesco Ladies National Football League Division 1 final at Parnell Park.

A 73-year-old former soldier has appeared in court in Northern Ireland charged with the attempted murder of a man with learning difficulties over 40 years ago.

Fermoy 2-13 Fr O’Neill’s 0-11

Fermoy 3-12 Rockchapel 2-5

James Campion fired Fermoy to victory over rivals Glanworth in a tense Cork IFC clash at Castletownroche on Saturday evening.

Midfield duo Davie Pyne and Seán Finn were the two outstanding performers for Glanworth in their Avondhu U21AFC final triumph over Fermoy in Ballyhooly on Saturday.

Eircom has today announced that Chris Hutchings has been appointed managing director wholesale, effective from February 1, 2011.

NEW Ipswich Town boss Paul Jewell has backed his predecessor Roy Keane to go on to be a success in management despite last week’s sacking by the Championship club.

MACROOM easily overcame Fermoy in the quarter-final of the Evening Echo Cork IFC at Páirc Uí Rinn last night.

A SPIRITED second-half comeback saw Fermoy through to the Evening Echo IFC semi-final at Páirc Uí Rinn last night.

FORMER Belgian time trial champion Bert Roesems will lead the powerful Australian-registered Cinelli-Down Under pro team in this year’s FBD Insurance RÁS, which begins Sunday week in Kilcullen.

Derby manager Paul Jewell would be prepared to sell Rob Earnshaw this summer - but only for the right price.

Derby have confirmed the appointment of Chris Hutchings as their new assistant manager.

Marcus Bent will commit his future to Wigan this summer providing the club retain their place in the Barclays Premier League.

A first-time mother from Hampshire in England died in childbirth from a brain haemorrhage after a clerical blunder left her without specialist care despite both her mother and aunt dying from the same rare condition, an inquest has heard today.

Steve Bruce will begin his quest to save Wigan from relegation when he is officially unveiled as the new Latics boss this afternoon.

Tottenham 4 Wigan 0

Paul Jewell could be ready to bail Wigan out of their current plight after confirming he is ready to consider "any offers" that come his way.

League Managers’ Association vice-chairman Frank Clark believes the loss of Emile Heskey to injury played a pivotal part in Chris Hutchings’ departure from Wigan yesterday.

Chris Hutchings is looking to make a quick return to football following his sacking by Wigan.

Sacked Wigan manager Chris Hutchings does not believe he was given enough time to put things right at the JJB Stadium.

Wigan Athletic have parted company with manager Chris Hutchings, who took over from Paul Jewell at the end of last season, this morning.

AVRAM GRANT is allowing his Chelsea team to do all the talking for him as they continue to strut the Premier League stage like potential champions.

Wigan manager Chris Hutchings has an almost full strength squad to choose from for their home clash against Chelsea with Mario Melchiot, Denny Landzaat, Antonio Valencia and Antoine Sibierski all having made a successful return from injury.

Wigan 0 Portsmouth 2

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez hailed match winner Yossi Benayoun as the perfect solution to his side’s recent mini-crisis.

Wigan manager Chris Hutchings has fended off transfer speculation surrounding Emile Heskey – despite the striker facing another six weeks on the sidelines through injury.

Wigan have signed Cameroon international Salomon Olembe, subject to the player being given international clearance.

Emile Heskey has been given a shock recall to the England squad for the Euro 2008 qualification double-header with Israel and Russia.

Newcastle striker Michael Owen signalled his readiness to lead the attack once again after claiming a late winner against 10-man Wigan.

Newcastle 1 Wigan 0

DEFENDER Curtis Davies moved to Aston Villa in what could be a potential club-record deal as manager Martin O’Neill made his final moves to strengthen his squad before the transfer window closed.

Wigan boss Chris Hutchings has completed the signing of Dutch winger Rachid Bouaouzan, who narrowly avoided a prison sentence during his time in the Eredivisie.

Wigan manager Chris Hutchings is considering making changes to the starting line-up for tonight's Carling Cup second round clash with Hull.

Martin Jol will give his side of the story today following a week of chaos at Tottenham that appeared to see the Dutchman on the brink of losing his job.

ANTOINE SIBIERSKI was on target again as Wigan kick-started their Barclays Premier League campaign at the expense of Middlesbrough — giving manager Chris Hutchings a victory to savour.