Former Manchester United footballer Denis Irwin says he feels humbled after he was presented with an honourary doctorate at UCC today.

A group advocating the provision of a Children's Hospital at the Mater site in Dublin has said it is shocked the development will not go ahead.

The GAA National Hurling Development Plan was officially launched today by GAA President Christy Cooney at Croke Park.

Designs for the national children's hospital must be passed on to planners immediately, a leading charity has said.

Cork 1-09 Dublin 0-11

Valerie Mulcahy kicked a match-winning 3-02 as Cork claimed their fourth All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football title in succession, following a 4-13 to 0-11 victory over Monaghan.

Cork remain on course for a fourth successive TG4 All-Ireland ladies senior football championship crown after crushing Tyrone by 4-18 to 0-11 on Saturday to set up a final date with Ulster champions Monaghan.

Cork dual star Mary O'Connor is hoping that Tipperary will be left disappointed for the third time this year at the hands of the Rebel county when the sides meet in Saturday's All-Ireland Senior camogie championship semi-final at Nowlan Park.

Cork camogie player Mary O'Connor has been announced today as the Camogie Association's new Director of Camogie.

Cork dual star Briege Corkery is amongst the nominees for the Irish Times/Vhi Healthcare Sportswoman of the Year award for 2006.

The TG4 Ladies Football All-Star awards were announced last night at an awards ceremony in Citywest.

All Ireland champions Cork were the big winners tonight at the Camogie All-Stars at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin as they took home six All-Star awards.

Cork 0-12 Tipperary 0-04

The Cork management have finalised their team for Sunday's Gala All-Ireland Senior Camogie final against Tipperary (Croke Park, throw-in 3.30pm).

Last night's 2005 Camogie All-Star awards, in association with O'Neills, were dominated by All-Ireland champions Cork.

ALL-Ireland titles are on the line and final berths up for grabs on a busy club championship weekend of Ladies football and camogie.

A total of 37 players have been nominated for the 2005 Camogie All-Star awards.

Donoughmore (Cork) 5-8 Ballymacarbry (Waterford) 1-8

LADIES football All-Ireland final day may have to be staged outside of Croke Park if attendances do not increase by at least 50%.

Five of Cork's players in Sunday's TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football final are hoping to double up on their Croke Park successes this season.

THE difference between winning and losing can often be indefinable, but on other occasions it can be quite clear, as in the case of last weekend's Guinness decider when Galway simply couldn't match holders Cork for experience.

The Camogie Association has confirmed appointments for three key development positions within the game.

ALL too often it’s the Kerry men that take the limelight, with the women remaining in the background.

Ireland 10-18 An Bhreatain 1-3

TWO of ladies football’s brightest prospects go head-to-head on Sunday as Galway and Cork meet in the Suzuki NFL semi-final.

Donoughmore (Cork) 2-16 Seneschalstown (Meath) 1-6

YESTERDAY Margaret Sheridan underwent surgery in a Dublin hospital, but tomorrow she will endeavour to be in Nowlan Park to cheer on her beloved Seneschalstown in the All-Ireland senior ladies football club championship final.

Donoughmore 3-13 Ballymacarbry 0-5

Tipperary 2-11, Cork 1-11

ORGANISERS of the Rose of Tralee Festival are giving people the chance to have their words set in silver.

GROUPS representing people infected with hepatitis C through contaminated blood products have called for a meeting with the minister for health following yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling to limit compensation awards to some victims.

A FORMER convent and school building overlooking Kinsale town in Cork may be in line for conversion to over 200 new houses and apartments.

Cork 4-12