A Limerick rugby fan who died in Stade de France shortly before Saturday night’s abandoned match between Ireland and France had taken his wife to Paris for an early St Valentine’s Day celebration.

AFTER their son was named as captain of the British and Irish Lions, Michael and Sheila O’Connell quickly kick-started their celebrations — with a quiet cup of tea.

BOWEN, the Cork-based construction company, made a loss of almost €10 million in its last financial year.

THE owners of the birthplace of Daniel O’Connell yesterday refused to comment on reports that an excessive price was being asked for the property.