A landscape entitled The Orchard by the west Cork painter, illustrator and writer Edith Somerville (1858-1949) features at Dolan’s art auction at Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork at 3pm on Sunday week, January 22.

Tommy Barker says the owners of this former cottage in Sandycove, Kinsale have gone to great heights to make use of its stunning views.

Jack O’Connor has warned his Kerry players to show more respect toreferees.

It is the controversy that just won’t go away.

You wouldn’t bet against Tottenham going on to lift the FA Cup in May, especially as a home draw with Bolton Wanderers awaits them in the quarter-finals.

Much of the talk leading into this tie surrounded the immediate future of Tomás O’Leary, after French TV claimed the Ireland international had inked a deal with Perpignan.

Joe McQuillan’s final whistle was still ringing in Anthony Cunningham’s ears when the first wave of St Brigid’s players and coaches were shaking his hand and offering whatever assistance they could for next month’s All-Ireland final.

A dominant second half display in Portarlington on Saturday saw Cork book their place in All-Ireland Vocational Schools SAFC final.

MATCHWINNER Antony Gardner believes Crystal Palace are well placed to reach the Carling Cup final after last night’s 1-0 success at Selhurst Park.

FORMER Vodafone employee John Bagge blew the whistle on a major fraud being perpetrated upon his employer.

Whistleblowers’ legislation raises some fears for unions, writes Stephen Rogers

THIERRY HENRY required just 10 minutes to enhance his reputation as an Arsenal legend at the start of a loan return that naysayers had predicted might tarnish a golden reputation.

A brilliant second-half fightback ensured victory for Minane Bridge in a closely contested DH4 final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday.

The worst crisis in Pope Benedict’s pontificate deepened when Italian media said at least one cardinal was among those suspected of divulging sensitive documents as part of a power struggle at the top of the Church.

It was a case of job done for Jack O’Connor yesterday in Thurles with victory over Tipperary and a spot in the Munster semi-final in Cork secured.

They ultimately claimed victory but Kerry’s opening championship salvo was rather low-key and lacklustre in Semple Stadium yesterday.

An extra-time tally of five points proved just enough for Charleville to claim victory over Éire Óg in this enthralling Cork IHC meeting at Mallow on Saturday night.

An extra-time tally of five points proved just enough for Charleville to claim a 0-20 to 0-19 victory over Éire Óg in this enthralling Cork IHC at Mallow.

Sarsfields illustrated why they are regarded as one of the front-runners for this year’s Cork SHC after carving out a deserved, but hard-fought victory over Cloyne in their opening bout on Saturday evening.

If Erin’s Own harbour ambitions of challenging for this year’s Cork crown, they will have to do better than this Jekyll and Hyde opening round display against Bride Rovers at Carrigtwohill last night.