THE body of a 17th century pope who helped fund Protestant William of Orange’s invasion of Britain and Ireland is to be removed from the Vatican to make way for the remains of Pope John Paul II.

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WEATHER-BEATEN men with sticks and quaint headgear were much in evidence yesterday as the renowned Puck Fair kicked off three days of jollity and high spirits.

Larry Tompkins has called time on his reign as Cork senior football boss - leaving the door open for former manager Billy Morgan to take charge of the Rebels again.