Naval associations around the world are backing a campaign to ensure two Irish veterans are given bravery awards 53 years after they helped save a ship’s crew during an explosion.

The humanity shown by the naval branch of our Defence Forces on the high seas in such difficult circumstances brings great credit to our country and will no doubt be officially recognised by government in due course.

Women will have to ask their doctor’s views on abortion if changes to the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill demanded by medical ethicist Dr Donal O’Mathuna are made.

SARSFIELDS qualified for their third successive Cork SHC final with a 0-17 to 0-15 semi-final victory over East Cork neighbours Erin’s Own at Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday.

Diarmuid Ó Mathunas 3-12 Tullylease 2-12