Ireland is required to identify and protect the most important sites for the hen harrier, but this is having a detrimental effect on many farm families, reports Ray Ryan

Farmers in areas designated for hen harrier protection are hoping a new scheme will be introduced in 2015.

Éire Óg Annacarty sprung a major surprise at Cashel in the Tipperary SHC when they beat a hotly fancied Borris-Ileigh 1-17 to 0-17 thanks to an injury-time goal from sub Michael McGrath.

MOST Kerry eyes will be focused on Páirc Uí Chaoimh tonight but in a not insignificant corner of the Kingdom, Tralee Dynamos are gearing up for the biggest game in their history.