The Jack and Jill Foundation help Tracy with 50 hours nursing a month to give her a little break from the round-the-clock care that Willow needs.

A Meath mum who survives on just four hours sleep a night as she provides 24-hour care for her daughter has called for reforms in the next budget to recognise the roles of full-time parent carers.

What a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago, Bryan Byrne was playing in the B&I Cup final at Ealing’s Trailfinders Sports Ground in front of 1,386 fans.

A sister of a father-of-two who was murdered by his wife and father in law has thanked family, friends and the public for their support following news of a major US TV network documentary.

It’s not often you hear a player call an opponent chicken.

The 2FM presenter had kept the news off social media but after entertainment reporter Tara Stewart referred to Mark as her 'boyfriend', she let it slip.

Leinster hooker James Tracy admits he would be “delusional” to expect to be part of Ireland’s Six Nations squad.

Remember the name: Mayo-based goldsmith Nigel O’Reilly is set to compete with top luxury houses around the world. Annmarie O’Connor gets up close and personal with his dazzling creations.

A much-changed Cork City got back to winning ways in the league as they eased past a relegation-threatened Limerick in last night’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division Munster derby at Turner’s Cross.

James Tracy says Johnny Sexton and Leinster’s older stars are driving the team toward an historic double-double.

Limerick 0 Dundalk 1

Dundalk 4 Limerick 0

Friends of Cameron Reilly have helped gardaí in retracing his movements before the 18-year-old was murdered.

Connacht 47 Leinster 10: On a day when Connacht bade farewell to their talisman from Portumna, along comes another farmer’s son from a few miles away on the other side of the River Shannon to lay down a marker and offer hope for the future with hooker Shane Delahunt producing a remarkable display on a day of celebration in Galway.

James Lowe and Max Deegan scored two tries each as Leinster kept their Guinness Pro14 home semi-final hopes on track with a 41-6 bonus-point win over Zebre.

“They’ve been hugely impressed with how fast he’s gotten to the stage he’s at.”

Robbie Henshaw’s season looked to be over when he dislocated a shoulder against Italy in the Six Nations. Seven weeks later and things have changed for the better.

Former Munster and Ireland scrum-half Michael Bradley is being touted as a contender to take charge of Ulster.

A family trapped by snow have issued an emotional thank you to an “army of angels” who helped ensure the safe delivery of a very special snow-storm baby.

The Beast from the North-East is up and running at the third time of asking after Dundalk hit Limerick FC for eight to claim their first win of the season at Oriel Park last night.

Leo Cullen couldn’t help but cast his mind back to this week two years ago.

A young Adele superfan from Belfast who got a visit from her idol last year in Belfast has died.

Today's short focuses on Tracy, who has been living in a homeless shelter in Dublin for almost a year.

Benetton 10 Leinster 36: Leinster had to wait eight months to see James Lowe touch down on Irish soil after the province announced him as their marquee signing for the season.

Tracy McGinnis has been told that she isn’t eligible for a low cost mortgage from her local county council because she’s 'not working' as her only income is the carer's allowance and other benefits, writes Victoria White.

Leinster weathered the huge hits and the heavy bruising from Montpellier’s giants on Saturday – but the five points are what will leave the biggest mark after a winning start to their Champions Cup challenge.

Cork City 1 - Limerick 0: Cork City are now two league points and one cup final away from an historic double, after a first-half Garry Buckley goal was enough to see them edge out Limerick in a tight and tense semi-final at Turner’s Cross.

Limerick 2 Cork City 1: It’s 12 years since Cork City last lifted the Premier Division trophy but the last three weeks have proven particularly frustrating for a side that will hope to finally relieve Dundalk of the title when the reigning champions visit Turner’s Cross on Monday.

Cheetahs 38 Leinster 19: So much for the failed experiment, the useless additions, the pointless expansion.

The Leesiders will have to wait to claim the League.

James Tracy knows there are naysayers out there when it comes to the South African experiment but the Leinster hooker can see only the advantages as the province’s playing staff checks in today for the long-haul flight to the PRO14’s newest territory.

Three tries in eight stunning minutes helped Leinster to a bonus point win over Cardiff Blues at the RDS.

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It took a while in coming, but this was a more than decent start to the new Guinness Pro14 season for Leo Cullen’s Leinster as they emerged deserved winners over the Dragons.

Update: New pictures showing Molly Martens and her father Thomas Martens in the hours after Jason Corbett's death have emerged this evening.

A medical intern who sent photos of a seriously-ill patient to a doctor-on-call was following instructions, an inquest heard.

Five years ago, Kevin Shortall and his wife Tracy didn’t know if their daughter would be alive to make her Communion.

Cuala took the honours in the All-Ireland Club hurling final with surprising ease, easing past Ballyea of Clare in a dour struggle.

Leinster 70 Zebre 6: Leinster had the game done and dusted by the time the returning Johnny Sexton left the field last night, on 55 minutes.

Leo Cullen has played down fears of Johnny Sexton being forced to take an extended break from rugby, with the Leinster head coach suggesting the 31-year-old will be out of action for around three to four weeks.

A new two-part documentary with journalist Paul Williams is to assess the war on crime that has been ongoing since the death of Veronica Guerin 20 years ago.