AT the public service negotiations in Croke Park recently, it seemed trade union leaders were “transformed” into speaking the same language as the Government.

I WOULD like to support the call by Brendan Guilfoyle and Simon Quinn of Tralee Institute of Technology for an independent inquiry into grade inflation and educational standards in Ireland.

THIS year’s Circuit of Ireland Rally will feature a demanding 18-mile night-time stage as the centrepiece to what is the second oldest rally in the world.

Tyrone and Westmeath have revealed their starting fifteens for tomorrow afternoon's GAA Football All-Ireland qualifier showdown between the sides in Omagh (throw-in 3pm).

Mullingar Shamrocks clubman Simon Quinn will make his senior championship bow for Westmeath in tomorrow afternoon's GAA All-Ireland football championship qualifier against Tipperary at Ardfinnan, throw-in at 3pm.