CHARITY boss Christina Noble has abandoned plans to use a state-of-the-art eco-house in Dublin to replicate her work sheltering homeless young people in Asian slums.

TODAY’S Irish Senior Cup semi-final between Cork Harlequins and Glenanne represents a chance of redemption for one player on the home side.

IRISH homes and all buildings offered for sale or rent will shortly have to come with an energy rating mark, similar to that carried on electrical appliances like washing machines and fridges.

ULSTER were crowned Men’s Senior Hockey Interprovincial winners yesterday following a 3-3 draw with host province Munster, with the issue being decided in the last game of the weekend at Harlequin Park.