Ireland, even without resorting to the leprechaun economics jibes, relies very heavily on exports to contribute to economic growth, writes Brian Lucey.

Undercover Israeli commandos shot dead a Hamas militant in the Gaza Strip today after he fled when they tried to arrest him, the army said.

Ireland's women took pride of place at this weekend's Home Countries International Tennis Tournament in Glasgow finishing runners up to England in their section after a good final day against the Welsh.