Cork take on Waterford this Sunday in the last of their Munster SHC round-robin games, having had a break last week, but Rebel manager John Meyler admits he “missed the buzz” of a game, having been in action for the previous three weeks in a row.

GAA chiefs are counting down to one of the most lucrative weekends of the season with 10 major games down for decision and close to 200,000 expected through the turnstiles.

Donal Kealy’s daughter Catherine was murdered more than 20 years ago. He has fought for her, for her memory, and for justice ever since. Turning 80 next year, he wants ‘life’ to mean life for murder, and rails at how victims, in his experience, are treated by the State. His is a tragic human story echoed in many homes across the country, writes Cormac O’Keeffe.

Ten years ago Tom Kenny was facing a choice.

MUNSTER chairman Seán Walsh last night blasted Limerick champions Na Piarsaigh over their refusal to toss a coin to decide a venue for their provincial senior hurling championship club final against Crusheen of Clare.