THE hills come alive next weekend for a small Tipperary parish that a decade ago had no tradition of hill-walking but has now established itself as a national hub for trail walking and outdoor pursuits.

JOHN GALLIGAN Travel has teamed up with British over 50s operator SAGA Holidays to create a 14-night tour of Europe, which will incorporate a visit to the Oberammergau Passion Play in Bavaria.

FELIPE MASSA is adamant he has cleared the air with new Ferrari team-mate Fernando Alonso.

FERRARI team principal Stefano Domenicali has fired a warning shot across the bows of Michael Schumacher by insisting Fernando Alonso is ready to defeat him again.