A plumber on trial for manslaughter arising out of a gas leak at the Trident hotel in Kinsale, Co Cork, had told gardaí he had tested the boiler for possible leaks with a computerised testing device. But the accused later stated he had not done so.

MUNSTER SFC QUARTER-FINAL:

Offaly’s Niall McNamee has spoken of his embarrassment at seeing Tyrone’s state-of-the-art centre of excellence in Garvaghey and claimed more could be done by his own county board to facilitate their county teams.

Eamonn Fitzmaurice has picked seven of the team that started last year’s All-Ireland semi-final against Dublin for tomorrow evening’s return to Croke Park.

Even on the day of their departure from the Great Blasket Island for the last time 60 years ago, the final 22 inhabitants fell victim to the whims of the Atlantic — the constant presence that had shaped the rhythm of their lives.

Dromcollogher-Broadford 2-09 Monaleen 2-07

Castlehaven 1-15 Dromcollogher-Broadford 0-07

A man and woman have been charged with murdering a young father-of-one in Bandon, near where an Englishman has also been found killed.

ST NICKS’ chances of victory against St Finbarr’s in tonight’s Cork SFC game at Páirc Uí Rinn (6.45pm) have been dealt a massive blow following the departures of goalkeeper Peter Cuthbert and full-back Donal Óg O’Donovan to the States for the summer.

CORK CITY will have to replace George O’Callaghan at centre-forward for tonight’s Eircom league match against St Patrick’s Athletic at Turner’s Cross (7.45 ko) because of his dismissal in the match against Bohemians.