Ireland’s victory hopes evaporated as their bowlers were made to toil on the third day of their Intercontinental Cup match against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club.

Ireland seamer Trent Johnston claimed three wickets but his side’s progress was slowed by Zimbabwe’s top order on day two of their Intercontinental Cup encounter at Harare Sports Club.

SETANTA’S attempt to throw down the gauntlet to BSkyB and muscle in on Premier League football was always a risky move.

Finn Harps take on Bray Wanderers in tonight's eircom League of Ireland Premier Division clash at Finn Park (kick-off 8 pm).

Finn Harps manager Paul Hegarty’s squad will be tested to the limit for Friday's game against Bray Wanderers at Finn Park.

The middle third of the season kicks-off on Friday night as Harps look for a repeat performance of the opening day as they make the six-hundred mile round trip to St. Colmans Park in Cobh.

Leading UK supermarkets and dairy processors were today accused of fixing the prices of milk, butter and cheese.

Competition chiefs have forced 13 airlines to change adverts and websites so travellers are given the total cost of flights including all charges right from the start of the transaction.

Debutants Ireland grabbed the third tie in World Cup history in a thrilling clash with Zimbabwe at Sabina Park.