FAMILY members of a late Limerick mountaineer gathered in Adare yesterday for the launch of an awards scheme dedicated to his memory.

THE Republic of Ireland could be forced to finish their World Cup qualifying campaign in Britain in the event of Brian Kerr’s team finishing second in Group 4 and having to take part in a two-leg play-off game.

THE singing South Africans may have struck a bum note with their conquered Irish victims in the 11-a-side football tournament at the AUL complex in Clonshaugh, Dublin yesterday.