Girls have been inspired to take up science, tech, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects and consider careers in the sector thanks to the largest showcase of its kind in Ireland.

Dunboyne (Meath) 1-10 Bantry Blues (Cork) 1-3: They will enjoy this one but new All-Ireland ladies’ junior club football champions, Dunboyne, already have their eyes set on bigger prizes.

History should be kept as a core subject when the new Junior Cycle is introduced.

HERITAGE WEEK begins today and every media outlet — radio, television and newspapers — is busy highlighting the importance of our cultural and environmental heritage and the nationwide programme of activities being provided to enable all of us to appreciate and enjoy that heritage.

A novelty toaster today triggered a mass evacuation from a seven-floor office block building in Ballsbridge.