The standard of refereeing at inter-county level came in for strong criticism at yesterday’s annual Cork County Board convention in Pairc Uí Chaoimh, with the allegation that there is now "a serious lack of application" of the rules.

It’s 10 years ago now that they all came on stream together, the one B and 4 Cs.

Last year’s defeated Cork County SHC finalists CIT advanced to the fourth round of this year’s competition as they saw off Carbery at Páirc Uí Rinn last night.

There were eight teams in the bowl yesterday morning but all ears were for just three.

WITH all the wailing about the hurling league and its crowds in recent weeks, it brought to mind a dressing room scene from the late 90s.

EMMETT BOLTON returns to the Kildare side for tomorrow’s All-Ireland qualifier against neighbours Meath in Páirc Tailteann in Navan.

CONTROVERSY raged at Fairyhouse last evening when the on-course bookmakers - over 20 of them - refused to bet on the first race.

Terrefort can get punters off to the perfect start by taking the JLT Novices’ Chase for trainer Nicky Henderson and jockey Daryl Jacob, suggests racing correspondent Tommy Lyons.

All-Ireland fever grips community as local hero Jason Flynn prepares for battle with Kilkenny

The GAA’s season of Sundays turned into a closed season of sackings and resignations. How comethe manager giving seven days a week for nothing ends up with the same amount of thanks, asks Mark Gallagher.

CBC, Cork 3-18 St Francis College, Rochestown 3-12: It says much about the second-half turnaround by CBC in this Dr Harty Cup last-16 clash at Church Road yesterday that the six-point winning margin flattered their opponents more than themselves.

A sensational display from Danny Neville helped Limerick to their first McGrath Cup in 15 years with a shock win over Cork.

It’s time to get excited – the Cheltenham Festival is only three days away!