THE death of racing motorcyclist Robert Dunlop is a grim reminder that the world is not risk-free, but what distinguishes humans from other animals is that we usually have a choice in the degree of risk we decide to take, especially when it comes to sport.

Sports Minister Martin Cullen has paid tribute to motorcyclist Robert Dunlop, who died last night after crashing during a practice race in the North.

The Irish motorcycling fraternity is in mourning again this morning following the death of Robert Dunlop during a crash in the North yesterday.

I AM writing this letter at my bedside in St James’ Hospital, Dublin, while recuperating from major surgery. One of the effects of this procedure is that my vision is unclear.

THE Somme commemoration in Dublin last Saturday was a dignified, significant and highly symbolic occasion.

IN the wake of the third public usage of the Nazi analogy by three prominent people - a president, a priest and a politician - it is time this kind of language be dropped for good.

Ballymena’s, Dominic McNeill/Francis Regan, in the ex-Eamonn Boland Escort WRC, won the Lismore Forest Rally by a 48 second margin.