ONLY five Irish international airports will be sustainable into the future and European funding will be vital, Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary said yesterday.

TIPPERARY goalkeeper Brendan Cummins has revealed a dizzy spell prevent him from returning for the closing minutes of Sunday’s Munster SHC victory over Cork after receiving seven stitches in a head wound.

THE public must not turn its back on hundreds of families who are still facing a “personal crisis” in the aftermath of the floods disaster, the President of Ireland has said.

DUBLIN county board chairman Gerry Harrington believes that Croke Park stadium chiefs should abandon the “nonsensical” practice of trying to stop pitch invasions at GAA HQ and allow fans onto the field.

AFTER a woeful performance from Tiger Woods in Ohio at the weekend, United States Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin may well have to review his long-stated position that the world number one is an integral part of his planning for this year’s title defence against Europe.

DCU and Carlow IT meet in this afternoon’s Ulster Bank Ryan Cup final at Pearse Stadium, Galway (12.45) after beating NUI Maynooth and IT Tralee, respectively, in yesterday’s semi-finals.

NEWLY crowned All-Ireland intermediate club champions Carbery Rangers laid aside celebrations last night as Rosscarbery honoured the late Paddy Santry.

AIB’S on going scandal of overcharging customers over a period of years is destined to drag on.

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WILL the Cats lap it up once again or have the Reds got what it takes to curdle their cream?

FORMER Ireland soccer star Liam Brady put the boot in yesterday, severely criticising the FAI’s decision to allow Roy Keane rejoin the Irish squad.

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IT was third time lucky for the footballers of Kerry as they finally overcame their neighbours and old rivals Cork to secure a place in the All-Ireland senior football final.

KEN Hogan wasn’t one bit surprised by the strength of Limerick’s challenge in Thurles yesterday. It proved that the potential from winning three All-Ireland U21 titles is there, he said.

PAT COX'S chances of becoming the next president of the European Commission are fading as EU chiefs indicate they would prefer a former prime minister in the job.

DESPITE the huge number of open-air concerts last year, new arrival Electric Picnic proved the hit of the summer and with another star-studded line-up just announced, it looks poised to repeat the trick.

ARSENE WENGER admitted last night that he's a sore loser as he reflected on the missed handshake which may have undermined his relationship with Alex Ferguson.

WHEN Cork hurling manager Donal O’Grady was interviewed shortly after the All-Ireland final he offered a number of excuses for their defeat by holders Kilkenny.

MANCHESTER UNITED legend Paddy Crerand has praised the restraint shown by Ruud van Nistelrooy during the post-match fracas at Old Trafford on Sunday.

JOHN TERRY has urged the Football Association to change the rules and rid the game of ugly confrontations between players and officials.