Offaly's Brian Gavin has been chosen to referee his second All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final in three years, following the GAA's announcement of the match officials for next month's senior and minor deciders.

Offaly's Brian Gavin will referee his first All-Ireland SHC final when Kilkenny and reigning champions Tipperary meet at Croke Park on Sunday, September 4.

DEFENDING champions St Brendan’s are still in the race to retain their Corn Uí Mhuirí title, but only by the skin of their teeth.

DETAILS of the terms of reference and membership of an inquiry into the unexpected death of a 65-year-old woman at a North Cork nursing home have been published by the Health Service Executive (HSE).

FRIENDS of the Irish skydiver who died in a plane crash in Australia paid tribute yesterday to a man described as a “happy-go-lucky character”.

The Irish skydiving instructor who died in an Australian plane crash was due to return home to share his expertise, it emerged today.