Shane Duffy was in philosophical mood after his first goal for the Republic of Ireland proved only enough to secure a World Cup qualifier draw in Georgia.

Martin O’Neill is ready to deal with the heat in more than one way when he sends his Republic of Ireland team into battle in a competitive match for the first time.

RUSSIAN exile Boris Berezovsky yesterday denied he supported a coup against president, Vladimir Putin.

CHRISTY MOORE’S song Lisdoonvarna has a line “climb a mountain, jump in a lake” - and this house near Boris in Carlow has the same range of outdoor activities on its doorstep.