The country’s most senior paediatricians have warned against downsizing the new National Children’s Hospital to make it fit the Mater site, fearing a smaller building would mean sacrificing vital facilities.

An angler has caught the largest salmon for almost 20 years on a river almost decimated by falling stocks.

FOLLOWING her brave victory in Sunday’s Boylesports International at Dundalk, Skywalker Queen was yesterday confirmed a definite runner in the Boylesports Champion Stakes which will commence at Shelbourne on Saturday night.

CASHMANS Bookmakers will again be sponsoring the Laurels at Curraheen Park this year.

THE stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the Sporting Press Irish Oaks at Shelbourne Park tonight. The competition has been one of the best in memory and this evening’s decider certainly has the making of a real thriller.

YOUNG doctors are reluctant to take up GP posts in some rural areas, leading to a shortage of medical manpower for patients, the Irish Medical Organisation’s conference was told at the weekend.

Last St Patrick’s Day marked Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh’s 58th anniversary in broadcasting. He spoke to Michael Moynihan about Cork-Kilkenny, the Irish language, and being the most imitated voice in Ireland.

HURLING’S only family dynasty — comprising the late Paddy Larkin, his son Phil and grandson Philip — was formally recognised at a function at James Stephens’ clubhouse in Kilkenny city.