One of the most satisfying aspects of writing the 125th history of Lahinch Golf Club in 2016 was the opportunity to meet up once again with three of the most illustrious winners of the South of Ireland Championship and another who captured the Irish Close over the great links.

Mayo GAA club delegates rubberstamped James Horan’s return as manager of the county’s senior football team last night.

FOUR tonnes of fireworks will explode over Cork in a 15-minute burst of colour, marking the end of the city’s 2005 European Capital of Culture celebrations.

One Irish mother has conquered her greatest fear today so she could see her son battle it out for an Olympic gold medal in Athens.