A Tommy Larkins side who won their only Galway SHC title back in 1971 will bid to dethrone the reigning champions St Thomas’ in the quarter-finals of this year’s title race.

As he launches his latest cookbook, Donal Skehan talks to Clodagh Finn about juggling his career and family, and why a heavy workload has left him with a few grey hairs.

Mick O'Flynn is a Cork man, a Nemo Rangers clubman, who became the most influential non-native on Kilkenny's hurling prospects.

The wife of an Irish mountaineer who tragically died on Europe’s highest mountain has said she has lost her “best friend”.

Given health, a regular span of life, hurlers spend a long time not being a hurler.

Former Galway captain Ollie Canning has admitted little brother Joe’s groin injury couldn’t have occurred at a worse time.

At the ninth time of asking, Andy Moran was a winner in a national senior final on Sunday — and boy did it feel sweet.

HE’S the charismatic dancer who enchanted celebrities and viewers alike over several series of Strictly Come Dancing. Now Ian Waite and fellow Strictly dancer Vincent Simone and returning to the stage to trip the light fantastic.

For something widely described as the worst-kept secret in golf, Pádraig Harrington’s eventual unveiling as Europe’s next Ryder Cup captain surprised us in just how pleasant and important a reminder it was of what a special golf nation this is, and what a special sportsperson Harrington is.

In advance of Friday's release of a new film on the comedy duo, John Daly looks back to the day in 1953 when they disembarked from a liner in Cobh and engaged in a mutual charm-fest with locals

I got off a flight in Christchurch Sunday weary and with the seat of the pants stuck to my backside. By Monday morning though, the first shrill whistle of Crusaders’ pre-season had that whiff of fresh ambition about it, writes Ronan O'Gara.

Dear Rory,

THERE’S no need to be spooked by the annual sugar splurge at Halloween, says award-winning parenting blogger Cliona O’Connor. The trick is to let them have their treats, then return to a routine of healthy snacking before the saturated fats come back to haunt you.

After conquering the world of fashion with her jeans range, Pippa O’Connor-Ormond has just launched a new line of candles, she tells Ciara McDonnell.

After four failed attempts to overcome Dublin in All-Ireland finals, Andy Moran reckons he’s uncovered what it will take for Mayo to beat them: 20 points.

Dan Buckley Two Irish brothers are helping Irish and British investors in Spain get back sums to up €500,000, writes Dan Buckley.

Irish investors who lost millions in the Spanish property market crash are finally beginning to get their money back, after more than a decade of setbacks and legal wrangling.

The 20-dog unit has been involved in seizures totalling €79m over three years

Children should help with housework, as it will teach them discipline, independence, respect, and a sense of belonging, says Áilín Quinlan

It’s only day two in Galway and already the temperatures and the celebrity count are rising as fast as wallets are emptying.

X Factor finalist Mary Byrne has been included as one of the contestants on this year’s Celebrity Operation Transformation.

Peter Creedon and his Laois management set-up have decided not to seek reappointment for the 2018 season.

"You to me are everything".

The family of a teenage victim of the Manchester terror attack in England have urged people to choose love over hate in her memory.

Muhammad is the fastest-growing baby name in Ireland, making it into the top 100 boys' names for the first time.

Myths, mishaps, and misconceptions. Inconvenient truths are plentiful in the GAA — here are 10 of the most high profile, writes John Fogarty.

Top of the table and clear winners at the box office too – that’s Cork City as they begin the second cycle of the 2017 SSE Airtricity League season at home to Finn Harps tonight.

Paul Fitzpatrick remembers former Westmeath and Castlepollard hurler, Donal Devine who passed away in February.

* Danny Brown and The Monster Toothbrush by Brianóg Brady Dawson (O’Brien, €6.99)

This self-published romantic novel shows bags of potential.

"That's like jail. They're not being naughty."

Finbarr Flood was a safe pair of hands on and off the pitch, writes Liam Mackey 

Richie Power Sr and Richie Power Jr have the distinction of being one of the father and son combinations where both parties won a senior All-Ireland. The final experiences against Tipperary were mixed, but the father passed on important lessons...

Mr Justice Carroll Moran once said that when he arrived at Limerick Circuit Court every morning, his day was immediately brightened by Oliver (Ollie) McCarthy’s combined wit and insolence.

With the Rio Olympics just around the corner, Irish athletes are fully aware of the pressure that comes with competing in the games - none more so than Oliver Dingley.