Dónal Óg Cusack caused controversy on TG4 earlier this year when he recalled Cork manager Donal O'Grady's pre-match speech about the War of Independence.

The judge told the accused to "pull yourself together" after he broke down in tears.

The Kerins O'Rahilly's footballer who broke his leg in two places during Saturday's Kerry SFC quarter-final had to undergo an emergency four-hour surgery that evening.

Ultra-experienced Meath attacker Steven Clynch decided a quite incredible Christy Ring Cup final replay with a 93rd minute winning point to seal a first ever title for the Royal County.

A child refugee who lost her parents in the Syrian conflict smiled for the first time after meeting a group of Irish circus artists.

Adare's John Fitzgibbon was the hero for Limerick but Clare were left counting the cost of their indiscipline in a niggly and sometimes ugly Munster quarter-final.

Darren Clarke will lead Europe’s bid for a fourth successive Ryder Cup victory after being named captain today for the 2016 contest with the US at Hazeltine.

Clare came within minutes of stunning Kildare at Cusack Park last night but in the end the Lilywhites' coolness in the final quarter and impressive fitness levels got them over the line.

Limerick hurling manager TJ Ryan last night issued a statement expressing his dismay at the crisis which has rocked the county following the shock departure of Donal O'Grady on Sunday night.

All-Ireland champions Dublin and reigning O'Byrne Cup champions Kildare claimed first round wins in the Bord na Móna O'Byrne Cup today, while Longford, Wexford, Offaly, Meath and Wicklow were also victorious this afternoon.

TV star Paul O'Grady is due to leave hospital after tests showed that "all is fine", his management has said.

Donal O'Grady and TJ Ryan are back in charge of the Limerick senior hurling panel, having been ratified at a special County Board meeting in Claughaun tonight.

Paul O'Grady couldn't bear to watch 'Coronation Street' for a year after the show's musical flopped.

Limerick manager John Allen conceded that "the better team won" as he reflected on a disappointing All-Ireland SHC semi-final defeat to Munster rivals Clare yesterday.

Limerick manager John Allen redirected any post-match praise for himself onto his players as they celebrated ending the county's 17-year Munster hurling famine.

Presenter and funnyman Paul O’Grady is to join the cast of BBC drama 'Holby City'.

Donal O'Grady will return from injury to captain Limerick in Sunday's Munster SHC semi-final against Tipperary at the Gaelic Grounds (throw-in 4pm).

Limerick 3-10 Carlow 1-13

A man's been ordered to hand over a helicopter and red Ferrari which the Criminal Assets Bureau claims were bought with the proceeds of crime.

Championship debutants Conor Allis and Shane Dowling have been named in the half-forward line for Limerick's Munster SHC quarter-final against Tipperary.

Lion Na Bearnai provided trainer Tom Gibney and jockey Andrew Thornton with the biggest success of their careers in the Ladbrokes Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse this afternoon.

Wexford 0-18 Limerick 2-20

A former priest has been jailed for three years today after gardaí found evidence of 65,000 graphic images of children on his laptop.

Paul Kerrigan tallied up 1-6 as Cork booked their place in the final of the McGrath Cup with a comfortable 2-17 to 0-7 dismissal of Cork IT this afternoon.

Edward O'Grady's dual Grade One winner Tranquil Sea bids to land the Clonmel Oil Chase for the second successive year tomorrow.

The Mayor of Sligo has paid tribute to Westlife following the news that the band are to split up.

A defrocked Irish priest has pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography.

Limerick captain Gavin O'Mahony believes that Donal O'Grady should have been persuaded to stay on with as the Shannonsiders' senior hurling manager.

Donal O'Grady's tenure as Limerick senior hurling manager came to an end last night.

BOTH Limerick and Waterford are poised to suffer huge managerial bodyblows today with Donal O’Grady and Davy Fitzgerald stepping down from their respective positions.

BULLOCK HARBOUR, fresh from his win on the flat under Conor O’Dwyer at Bellewstown last week, put up a decent effort to take the Irish Stallion Farms’ EBF Novice Hurdle at Killarney last night.

Paul Browne and Graeme Mulcahy have been drafted back into the Limerick team for Sunday's All-Ireland SHC quarter-final against Dublin in Thurles (throw-in 2pm).

Limerick's upcoming Bord Gáis Energy Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship semi-final against Clare has been deferred to Tuesday, July 26.

As anticipated, the two All-Ireland SHC quarter-finals have been fixed for a double header bill at Semple Stadium on Sunday week.

Dual player Mark O'Riordan and recent debutant Richie McCarthy will start for Limerick against Antrim in tomorrow's All-Ireland SHC third phase qualifier at Parnell Park (throw-in 7pm).

Managers Davy Fitzgerald and Donal O'Grady have confirmed their starting line-ups for Sunday's Munster SHC semi-final between Waterford and Limerick at Semple Stadium (throw-in 4pm).

Limerick manager Donal O'Grady has confirmed that Seamus Hickey is on course to play for the Shannonsiders in their Munster SHC semi-final against Waterford on Sunday week.

A defrocked priest accused of possessing thousands of pornographic images of children was served with a book of evidence today and sent forward for trial before a judge and jury.

Limerick 4-12 Clare 2-13

Limerick manager Donal O'Grady has paid tribute to Andrew O'Shaughnessy, following the 26-year-old's decision to retire from inter-county hurling.

Limerick 1-24 Kerry 1-09

Additional charges were brought today against a defrocked priest accused of possessing thousands of pornographic images of children.

Paul O'Grady has slammed chat shows, just as ITV1 announced 'Paul O'Grady Live' will return for a second series.

A defrocked priest accused of possession of thousands of pornographic images of children, was remanded on continuing bail today pending directions from the DPP.