A challenging 2017 for Irish golf demanded innovation on the course — and in the clubhouse. Kevin Markham canvassed nine clubs for their yearly report card.

A PRISONER died in his cell after spending a Saturday night smoking heroin and watching Sky Sports with his cell mate until near daybreak.

A teenager has appeared before a special sitting of Limerick district court charged in connection with an incident last night which left a Garda unconscious and in hospital.