It’s attention to detail that makes Ireland a bit special, writes Kieran Shannon.

Welcome to your Wednesday morning briefing. Let us ensure you’re up to speed on what’s happening and are prepared for the day ahead.

SUCH is the growing belief in the Ricky Hatton camp that it is not Floyd Mayweather that concerns them most about tonight’s greatly anticipated welterweight showdown, but their man’s susceptibility to cuts.

EARLIER this week, Labour leader Pat Rabbitte claimed Bertie Ahern would play cricket on some spare patch of ground if he knew there were votes or populist appeal in it.