Those of us who have had the privilege of meeting Paddy Barnes knew long before London 2012 that he was a bright, shimmering, ball of entertainment.

THREE children preyed on a young pup and kicked it to death in Co Donegal.

St Patrick's Athletic entertain Finn Harps in tonight's eircom League of Ireland Premier Division clash at Richmond Park, kick-off 7pm.

Ireland Under-17 manager Sean McCaffrey has included for home-based players in his squad of 20 players for a four team tournament in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, from February 2 – 7 next.