As Autumn storms herald the end of the main Sailing season, twin annual showdowns between various strands of the sport in Ireland are set to take place in Dun Laoghaire and Lough Ree over the next two weekends.

HOLLYWOOD royalty turned out in force in Los Angeles on Thursday night to honour Van Morrison, Terry George and William Monahan for their writing and contribution to film.

THE Cork ladies football minor side, who are seeking their third successive Munster title on Monday against Kerry in Killorglin, received a welcome financial bonus this week.

Nineteen people were arrested for public order offences as thousands gathered in south Tipperary for the annual Fleadh Cheoil music festival.