George Bush appealed to his big-power allies on today to do more to guide Iraq’s transformation into a stable democracy, saying the “Iraqi people need help” to defend themselves, rebuild their country and hold elections.

Supporters and opponents of the war against Iraq joined forces in the UN last night to help launch the country’s interim government.

WEATHER delays or not, it was a marvellous weekend for Ireland's Graeme McDowell and Fiji's Vijay Singh.

AS Ireland’s two new Walker Cup stars basked in the adulation at Mullingar yesterday, where Colm Moriarty strode to an impressive victory in the prestigious 72 hole Scratch Cup to confirm his current well being, they became the 29th and 30th golfers from this country to be chosen on the British & Irish Walker Cup team.

Colin Montgomerie, 40 last month, is to play in the "old men's Ryder Cup" in America later this season.

WHEN it comes to choosing the young Irish golfer most likely to fill the shoes of the modern stars like Padraig Harrington and Darren Clarke, it is difficult to look beyond Graeme McDowell, the former amateur star from the Rathmore club in Portrush.