Nemo Rangers manager Steven O’Brien last night hailed many of his unsung squad members, despite the fact that they’ve been “knocked all season”.

Steven O’Brien reckoned the Nemo Rangers performance rated around 6/10.

Nemo Rangers 5-11 St Nick’s 0-3 (Cork SFC quarter-final): Nemo Rangers may not be favourites to lift the Andy Scannell Cup this year, but this Steven O’Brien-coached, Trabeg side were strutting their stuff like champions-elect at Páirc Uí Rinn yesterday.

Never beaten by Kerry. It’s not a personal record Steven O’Brien is singing from the rooftops ahead of facing the All-Ireland champions on Sunday, but it’s a clear indication of Tipperary’s fortunes in underage football.

Renua Ireland has denied claims by Magdalene Laundry survivors campaigner Steven O’Riordan that the new party asked him to run as their candidate in the next general election.

Steven O’Brien joined a small and exclusive group on Saturday evening.