Vincent Kiely beat John Cahalane in the last shot in the opening round of the Jerry Desmond Cup at Sam’s Cross on Saturday.

Following my attendance at Beal Na mBláth for the commemoration ceremonies, along with 4,000 others, I wish to convey my appreciation and gratitude to being part of such a historic event in Irish history.

TWO men have died following separate road accidents in counties Cork and Offaly.

JOHN CREEDON topped Pool B of the Murphy’s Stout Munster Senior championship when he finished with two great bowls to beat Kieran Gould and John O’Driscoll at Castletownkenneigh on Saturday.