Funny how when you hear about an unfamiliar place or discover the meaning of a hitherto unfamiliar word, it seems to pop up regularly here and there within the next few weeks.

CHAMPIONS Cork put their TG4 ladies football title on the line in O’Connor Park, Tullamore this afternoon in the first of the All-Ireland semi-finals.

THE Cork ladies football minor side, who are seeking their third successive Munster title on Monday against Kerry in Killorglin, received a welcome financial bonus this week.

ALL-IRELAND Ladies Football champions Galway started the year brightly with a six points win over Monaghan (2-14 to 0-14) on the opening weekend of the Suzuki National Football League.