A campaign against a sludge plant on the River Blackwater in east Cork accepting hazardous waste was justified following a Bord Pleanála ruling, a community action group has said.

Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody has defended cheering on Ireland during Euro 2012.

Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody has defended cheering on the Republic of Ireland during Euro2012.

Snow Patrol "sort of knew" R.E.M. were going to split.

Snow Patrol revealed emotions could get the better of them ahead of their forthcoming performance in their hometown at the MTV European Music Awards.

A PAEDOPHILE nursery worker has admitted raping a toddler in his care and grooming more than 20 other girls online.

A paedophile nursery worker pleaded guilty today to raping a toddler in his care and a string of offences linked to the online grooming of more than 20 other girls.

Snow Patrol are recording a dance-music influenced album, it has emerged.

A motorist told how he risked his life chasing gunman Derrick Bird during his shooting spree as details emerged of dramatic early efforts to catch the mass killer.

Former Culture Club singer Boy George was evicted from the Celebrity Big Brother (CBB) house today before the programme starts.

Snow Patrol have warned their fans about their new sound.

The future of the Canadian Grand Prix continues to hang in the balance.

Canadian Grand Prix organisers have hit back at Bernie Ecclestone after the Formula One supremo made claims they owe him money dating back three years.

British troops attacked in a Taliban ambush in Afghanistan’s dangerous “Green Zone” yesterday were straight back inside the area today.

Snow Patrol drummer Jonny Quinn has been replaced for the band's forthcoming tour - after breaking his arm in a snowboarding accident.

The fifth edition of the annual Purple and Gold Star matches, which see the cream of Wexford GAA talent on show, will take place at Wexford Park tomorrow (first throw-in 1pm).

CORK champions Erin’s Own have no injury worries ahead of Sunday’s Munster Club SHC final against Toomevara at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick (2pm throw-in).

Snow Patrol have been forced to cancel some of their European tour dates after bassist Paul Wilson injured his left arm and shoulder this week.

2004 All-star Enda Muldoon will start for Derry in Sunday's All-Ireland SFC third round qualifier against Limerick.

Scottish rockers Snow Patrol have hired a new bass player - just two weeks after former bassist Mark Mcclelland was fired after tensions within the band damaged relationships beyond repair.

Armagh 1-19 Cork 2-10

Cork 2-10 Armagh 1-19

A TODDLER has been rescued from a bank vault in California more than five hours after she wandered in and the door was shut behind her.

A toddler has been rescued from a bank vault in California more than five hours after she wandered in and the door was shut behind her.

NOW for the hard part. Errigal Ciaran took three games to overcome the might of Armagh champions Crossmaglen in the Ulster club championship.

MICHAEL KEOHANE made a dramatic return to the British Formula 3 Championship at Thruxton where he claimed a podium place in the first race and drove a sensational race

Renegade loyalists tonight vowed to step up their sectarian murder campaign after gunning down a Protestant teenager on the outskirts of north Belfast.

Grieving relatives today revealed how a father's mouth-to-mouth bid to save his son's life failed.