Semi-professional footballer Alfie Barker has been sacked by parent club Hitchin Town and faces an investigation from the FA for offensive comments sent on Twitter to Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter about his stillborn daughter.

Republic of Ireland international midfielder Harry Arter has insisted that missing the European Championships due to injury is “not the end of the world.”

Brian Carroll outlines the bizarre case of Kevin McGeever, who conned his way around the world duping investors on a fictional path that lead to his conviction over a fake kidnapping

The Kelly family feature on ‘Doctor in the House’ on TV3 on Wednesday at 9pm.

Remember when we all thought pouring water on ourselves was the cleverest idea ever?

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The French will take Twickenham by storm next month for the first time since they subjected the All Blacks to the most riotous half-hour in World Cup history.

American Sara Taylor has, at 24, written a startling debut. Billy O’Callaghan discovers a writer eager to push the boundaries of fiction in a moving but frightening way.

An 11-year-old girl's letter to DC Comics has gone viral with many praising her articulate plea for more diversity in comic books.

An 11-year-old girl’s letter to DC Comics has gone viral with many praising her articulate plea for more diversity in comic books.

Reese Witherspoon has branded Renee Zellweger's critics "cruel and rude."

Renee Zellweger thinks all of the conversation about her face is "silly".

"I'm living a different, happy, more fulfilling life, and I'm thrilled that perhaps it shows".

Matthew Morrison has got married.

I always wanted to be a DJ and I became what I wanted to be. I believe in fate. If something is meant to happen, it will.

As Il Divo prepare for their Cork gig, Sébastien Izambard tells Jo Kerrigan his rags to riches tale.

Renee Zellweger is thinking about adopting a child.

NOT every father and son have Marlon Brando on hand to break up their fights.

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Matthew Morrison is "very happy" with his girlfriend.

LIFE is fraught for Charlie Sheen.

Renee Zellweger held an intimate birthday party for 15 guests at her New York City apartment.

Rod Stewart needs an afternoon nap to cope with becoming a father again.

Rod Stewart emailed his children to let them know he was a father again.

Bradley Cooper says women never try to chat him up.

Rod Stewart is in awe of how well his wife copes with their new baby.

AWARDS season kicks off with the 68th Annual Golden Globes in LA this weekend — but never mind the gongs, it’s the winners and losers on the red carpet we’re really interested in.

Rod Stewart and his wife Penny Lancaster have quit their Los Angeles home.

Rod Stewart has vowed his eighth child will be his last.

Renee Zellweger has relaxed her fitness regime.

Renee Zellweger and Bradley Cooper are reportedly preparing to get married.

Renee Zellweger made her boyfriend Bradley Cooper's dog sick on set.

Renee Zellweger has been inspired to start writing her own songs by her role in new movie ‘My Own Love Song’, in which she sings a song written by Bob Dylan, and admits she is now trying to decide what to do with the material.

Renee Zellweger is set to move in with boyfriend Bradley Cooper.

Renee Zellweger has reportedly split from Bradley Cooper.

Renee Zellweger has been in a car crash.

Renee Zellweger has decided to focus more on her personal life than her career.

Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler have been stealing kisses with each other on the set of their latest movie.

Rod Stewart and his wife Penny Lancaster are desperate to have a second child - but fear they have left it too late to conceive.

Renee Zellweger has brushed off reports she's dating Uma Thurman's hotelier ex Andre Balazs.