More asylum seekers have been deported from Ireland in the first half of this year than the total number deported in 2015, new figures reveal.

CIT-based business incuation hub The Rubicon Centre has secured a €2m contract with Enterprise Ireland to continue delivering its entrepreneur development programme New Frontiers for the next five years.

The current political stalemate is not unique, suggests Ryle Dwyer, who argues the past may provide the solution.

Castlehaven 1-14 St Finbarr’s 1-10 (Cork SFC Round 4): Castlehaven returned to the scene of last year’s championship humiliation but, looking renewed and refocused, the west Cork men displayed their innate hunger for battle to overcome a gutsy St. Finbarr’s in an entertaining Cork SFC clash on Saturday.

The centenary of the 1916 Rising would best be marked with the drafting of a new Constitution, not a new Proclamation, writes TP O’Mahony            

Clare 1-16 Wexford 0-5: Allianz Football League Division 3: Promoted Clare got their Division 3 campaign off to a winning start at Miltown Malbay yesterday, easily dismissing the challenge of Wexford by 14 points.

Irish researchers have developed a hi-tech interactive school desk which could transform the classroom environment and predict learning difficulties.

It now looks like the eagerly anticipated Cabinet reshuffle may not be announced this afternoon, as had been widely expected.

Two Limerick men have gone on trial charged with murdering businessman Roy Collins in the city five years ago.

Clare 2-13 Wicklow 1-8

Westmeath manager Paul Bealin is optimistic his outfit will stay the course against All-Ireland champions Dublin on Sunday.

MICHEÁL Martin sent me looking for Edmund Burke, and I’m not grateful. I’ve spent several hours searching Burke’s writings (or as much as I could find online) for one phrase. As great a mind and a philosopher as he was (Burke not Martin), he is no easy read.

Cliff Robertson, PT 109, 1963.

Douglas 1-14 Dohenys 3-07

Kilmurry-Ibrickane, champions for the past two seasons, were brought back down to earth at Cusack Park on Saturday when they succumbed to an impressive Cratloe by 0-11 to 0-4, in round one.

Dohenys 1-14 St Nick’s 1-08

Bishopstown 2-14 Dohenys 2-12 (aet)

Two men linked to the notorious McCarthy-Dundon gang are to be charged with the murder of businessman Roy Collins tomorrow, it has emerged.

TO rephrase a famous tune, the weather in Cork and Kerry is frightful, but everywhere else it’s so delightful.

Horeswood 3-11 St. Anne's 1-15

LIMERICK state solicitor Michael Murray said yesterday that, while very welcome, the new provisions in the Criminal Justice Bill will face difficulties.

BOTH John Kennedy and Mick Slocum are singing from the same hymn sheet ahead of tonight’s Munster MFC semi-finals.

MURDERING gangs were given a clear message of resistance by the people who took part in a mass protest through Limerick yesterday.

THOUSANDS of people took part in yesterday’s protest march against gangland violence in Limerick.

The family of Roy Collins - who was shot dead in Limerick last month - have confirmed details of a march in support of victims of gangland crime.

FURTHER intimidation of the family of murdered Limerick businessman Roy Collins has led his father to call for the internment of the McCarthy-Dundon gang.

The father of murdered Limerickman Roy Collins said he can forgive his son’s killers.

IT is believed Limerick businessman Roy Collins was able to give vital information on his assailants as he lay dying to a detective who rushed to his aid.

WAYNE DUNDON, a leading figure in the McCarthy Dundon gang, was jailed for 10 years at Limerick Circuit Court in May 2005 for threatening to kill Ryan Lee, who is a first cousin of yesterday’s murder victim, Roy Collins.

A WELL-KNOWN member of the McCarthy-Dundon gang was one of two men arrested after the murder in Limerick yesterday of a respected businessman.

ST FLANNAN’S caused one of the first shocks in this year’s Corn Uí Mhuirí at Newcastlewest yesterday where they saw off the challenge of Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne in a keenly contested first-round tie.

THE long path to All-Ireland colleges football glory next April starts this afternoon for six Munster schools, with three games in the Credit Union Corn Uí Mhuirí (‘A’ SFC) down for decision.

DOES anyone else feel Declan Ganley, when saying he does not know what it feels like to be a politician, is acting just as one. Pot. Kettle. Black.

The Progressive Democrats took just 2.7% of the first-preference vote in the election. They need a new brand, policy and leader, says political reporter Paul O’Brien.

THE Progressive Democrats have begun targeting the homes of South Dublin constituents with 50,000 copies of a book which details the party’s history and successes.

THE man once touted as a possible Fianna Fáil leader, Charlie McCreevy, played a key role in helping to found the Progressive Democrats 20 years ago.

A YOUNG Limerick barman who was shot twice after he refused to serve the underage sister of a local thug, says he will not be further intimidated by criminals.

A LIMERICK criminal shot a teenage barman on Sunday night because an associate was refused a drink at the pub earlier that evening, gardaí believe.

Na Piarsaigh 1-6 Dohenys 1-4

Douglas NS 3-6 St Anthony’s NS 1-8

A MUCH-VAUNTED €90 per child Samba Soccer Summer camp descended into farce yesterday with angry parents taking children home on the first day, complaining of poor facilities.