Cardinal Keith O'Brien, originally from Ballycastle, Co Antrim, is to leave Scotland for several months after admitting inappropriate sexual conduct during his church career, the Vatican has said.

Allianz Football League Division 4 leaders Wicklow maintained their unbeaten run thanks to a late draw with Fermanagh, while there were also wins for Carlow and Longford today.

A FRAIL Pope John Paul II yesterday added 30 names to the list of his possible successors, installing a diverse collection of cardinals in a consistory some say may be his last.

Cherry Orchard cruised past fellow non-leaguers Mochta's into the third round with an emphatic win at Coldcut.