The best match of his life also probably generated more nerves than any games he played for Muster, Ireland, or the Lions as rugby legend Paul O’Connell married his long-term girlfriend, Emily O’Leary in France at the weekend.

MOST of the country’s primary schools will lie silent for another day or so before nearly half a million children return to classes next week.

IN his Budget speech, Brian Cowen said: “Public finances have never been in better shape.” If this is true, then what about spending some of that money on the sections of Irish society that genuinely need it most.

IN his Budget speech, Brian Cowen said: “Public finances have never been in better shape.” If this is true, then what about spending some of that money on the sections of Irish society that genuinely need it most.