UCC 1-14 Trinity College 1-07

CONTEMPORARY artists often use unlikely materials in their work. Arlene McPadden is no exception: the Galway Mayo Institute of Technology graduate turned to taxidermy in her last year in college, creating artworks from stuffed wild animals.

Champions Rhode survived a stern test from Gracefield in a thrilling Offaly senior football championship clash at O’Connor Park, Tullamore last night (2-16 to 3-12).

Offaly 2-05 Clare 0-13 David Tubridy contributed six quality points as Mick O’Dwyer’s Clare kept their promotion push alive with a vital victory over Offaly, one that was far more convincing than the scoreline suggests.

Offaly 1-11 Laois 1-8

Sligo 1-15 Roscommon 2-16 (after extra-time)

THE rumour-factory is working overtime in a town which has been left wondering who picked up €2.6m from National Lottery headquarters yesterday.