Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes there is no psychological advantage to be gained from being Premier League leaders in November.

An Bord Pleanála has given the green light for a new nine-storey office block overlooking the River Liffey opposite the International Financial Services Centre.

There is a full round of league action this weekend across all three divisions in the Munster Junior Leagues.

Funeral arrangements for Thomas Ruttle, who was found dead with convicted fraudster Julia Holmes in Co Limerick last week, are expected to be finalised today.

Kilmeen Drama Group has been blazing a trail in Irish amateur theatre since the 1940s, writes Colette Sheridan

Tom Spalding reviews a new book on Holy Trinity Church and the discovery of its Harry Clarke window.

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The removal Mass of a man shot dead at a wedding in Fermanagh is taking place today.

A €500,000 fundraising drive is under way to save and restore a landmark church and priory in the heart of Cork City.

Chelsea have distanced themselves from the prospect of making a £500 million (€640m) move for Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi.

Stars like Andre Schurrle helped Chelsea earn more than $1 million from the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been charged with misconduct for comments made about match officials after last month’s draw at Southampton, the Football Association has announced.

A supporter has been arrested after confronting Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger as his side crashed to a 2-0 defeat at Southampton.

A supporter has been arrested after confronting Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger as his side crashed to a 2-0 defeat at Southampton.

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal claims he is “disgusted” at reports that he will spend heavily on new players.

NEXT week, The Irish Chamber Orchestra will present ‘Joyeaux Noël’, a programme of French festive music, at two of the country’s most historic cathedrals, St Fin Barre’s in Cork, and St Mary’s in Limerick.

More than 20 people, mostly schoolchildren, were taken to hospital after the bus they were travelling in overturned down an embankment in England.

The tragic story of the shooting of Eamon McDevitt by the British army in 1971, and its impact on the deaf community, is being told through sign language, writes Caomhán Keane

When Monaco’s reigning monarch Prince Albert married South African Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock in 2011, she was invariably referred to in the media as a commoner.

Ronald Koeman tweeted a picture of an empty Southampton training ground on Monday following a summer exodus from St Mary’s.

A small bomb found outside a Catholic church in Co Antrim could be linked to the ongoing flag protests, a priest has said.

A Dominican priest who betrayed the trust of a family in Cork to sexually abuse their son for years has been jailed for three years, with half suspended.

Secondary school students in Co Kildare have written a personal letter to Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai, who was shot by the Taliban for championing the cause of female education.

Demba Ba has been handed his Chelsea debut in today’s FA Cup third round tie with Southampton at St Mary’s.

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Ryanair starts flying direct from Cork to Krakow this week. Great timing, says Pól Ó Conghaile, if you want to visit one of the most atmospheric Christmas markets in Europe.

Changes to the Waterford constituency will be of concern to TDs in Tipperary and Waterford City, writes Conor Kane

Southampton secured promotion to the Barclays Premier League with a 4-0 win over Coventry City in front of a jubilant sell-out crowd at St Mary’s.

In the first of a two-part series on Limerick Regeneration, David Young talks to locals who are disillusioned by broken promises and broken homes

A FLEET of ambulances whisked patients from one hospital to another across Cork city yesterday as part of a major reconfiguration of the health service.

AN administrative error cost Buccaneers their place at the top of the Ulster Bank League Division 1B but the club will not be appealing a decision to dock them two points.

CITIZENS who reach the age of 100 traditionally get a greeting in the post from Áras an Uachtaráin.

A MOTHER in Malaysia greeted her dead son. People in Manila left roses for the victim who helped give them homes.

EGYPT’S military rulers have vowed to crack down on religious violence after 12 people died in clashes in a Cairo suburb sparked by unconfirmed suspicions that Christians had abducted a woman who converted to Islam.

PLANS are being drawn up to create a visitor centre in West Cork dedicated to one of the GAA’s most noted figures, Sam Maguire.

A FORMER lord mayor of Cork and a legend on the city’s northside devoted his entire life to the service of others, mourners were told yesterday.