The WAKO (World Association of Kickboxing Organisations) European Championships 2014 have been taking place in Slovenia this week.

Eircom is set to take on movie-streaming site Netflix following the launch of its own video-on-demand service.

Competition among television service providers is set to intensify with the entry of Eircom into the lucrative market from today with a basic television package costing just €10 per month.

Eircom has entered the television market offering 34 channels in direct competition with cable and satellite giants UPC and Sky.

Ireland’s icy weather conditions took their toll last night as the Women’s RBS 6 Nations opener against Wales was abandoned due to a frozen pitch at Ashbourne RFC.

Ireland women 10 Wales women 3, Ashbourne RFC (Match abandoned at half-time due to frozen pitch)

THEY’RE back and meaning business. After the heartbreak of last year’s final defeat by Fr O’Neill’s, Bandon are back in the Evening Echo Cork Co IHC final and a tilt with Carrigaline after a rousing semi-final victory over great rivals Valley Rovers at Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday.

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Former Eagles bassist Randy Meisner has been rushed to hospital after suffering mystery chest pains.