Munster Rugby officials have hit back at criticisms over attendance figures, citing a year-on-year increase in the numbers who attended the province’s regular season home games.

History will be made next week when Munster Rugby’s Musgrave Park hosts its first GAA games.

Ed Power meets up with soprano Katherine Jenkins. Did he find the foot-stomping, champagne flute-hurling uber-diva that many would expect? 

Your guide to what's on the box on St Stephen's Day.

It’s been seen live by over 25 million people across the planet and smashed box office records over two decades — now the banks of the Lee are set to pulse to the rhythm of global dance phenomenon Riverdance for the first time.

Check out our spoiler-free guide to the best of tonight's TV.

A €1m youth centre which is being built in one of Cork’s largest towns will set a national benchmark for youth facilities.

I think I was born for singing. At the age of 11 I had already sung a role in the Opera House of Barcelona.

Opera legend José Carreras has promised a magical midsummer night when he performs his first concert in Cork next year.

DANIEL RADCLIFFE has revealed he is on blood pressure medication.

Classical music star Katherine Jenkins has announced her engagement.

Katherine Jenkins is dating an American professor - who is also a sculptor, filmmaker, writer, producer, photographer, and actor.

STAR classical vocal group Il Divo will make City of Cork Symphony Orchestra’s midsummer night’s dream come true when they perform together at a fully seated, five-hour event in Musgrave Park, on Saturday, June 21.

Katherine Jenkins sleeps with her eyes open.

* Melissa Leo, who won the Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series, looked more like a circus lion-tamer on the red carpet in coat tails, shiny silver trousers and bizarre neckerchief.

I never set out to be famous. I just wanted to sing.

Here's the new face of Saturday night entertainment – and it is made of felt, foam and belongs to a puppet.

This is how the ideal female celebrity would look, according to a survey carried out in Britain.

THE news that the City of Cork Symphony Orchestra has secured superstar Katherine Jenkins for two concerts next December has created quite a stir among classical music fans.

The London Marathon runners fell silent on the start line today in memory of those who died in the Boston bomb attacks.

The Pet Shop Boys and Katherine Jenkins serenaded athletes at the Olympic Parade in London yesterday.

Rumours abound on Twitter and the internet. The consequences of trolling can be traumatic, says Rachel Borrill.

Classical singer Katherine Jenkins has described rumours that she enjoyed secret sex sessions with David Beckham as “hurtful and untrue”.

Welsh opera star Katherine Jenkins has taken to social media to shoot down claims that she had an affair with David Beckham.

Welsh opera singer Katherine Jenkins was narrowly pipped to the post in the final of the US's 'Dancing With The Stars'.

Opera singer Katherine Jenkins, tennis legend Martina Navaratilova and ‘Melrose Place’ actor Jack Wagner lead the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ line-up.

OPERA star Katherine Jenkins has revealed that she and her TV presenter fiance Gethin Jones have ended their relationship, just six months before they were due to marry.

Opera star Katherine Jenkins has revealed that she and her TV presenter fiancé Gethin Jones have ended their relationship.

Joe McElderry won 'Popstar to Operastar' last night.

Joe McElderry and Cheryl Baker are to perform at a Katherine Jenkins concert on Saturday.

Chart-topping star Adele’s huge success has propelled her into a new top 10 - of the richest young music stars.

Liza Minnelli is to perform a one-off gig at an English stately home.

Singer Katherine Jenkins has said her eighth album will mark a return to her classical roots after collaborating with pop producer David Foster on her previous release.

Lily Cole has landed a role in 'Doctor Who'.

Katherine Jenkins is engaged to partner Gethin Jones.

HARRY POTTER actor Daniel Radcliffe is the wealthiest British star under 30, according to a new rich list.

Robbie Williams was reunited on stage with Gary Barlow last night.

Cheryl Cole’s wealth has grown by 150% in the last year.

ONCE again U2, the world’s highest-earning act, top the Irish music rich list, with Westlife joining the top five for the first time.

Pop singer Darius Campbell won ITV's 'Popstar to Operastar' contest last night, beating Bernie Nolan of the Nolan Sisters in a close contest.

Blur’s Alex James became the first former chart star to be voted off the TV singing contest 'Popstar to Operastar'.

He promised he would be back for good – and last night Robbie Williams got one step closer to a reunion with Take That.