A woman today told the Saville Inquiry that her coat suffered scorch holes on Bloody Sunday when a bullet shot past her.

Robbie Fowler scored his first hat-trick, missed a penalty and single-handedly wrapped up all three points for Leeds against Bolton at the Reebok Stadium today.

British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s troubled visit to the Middle East made a ‘‘very very significant’’ contribution to reviving the stalled peace process, Foreign Secretary Jack Straw insisted today.

Robbie Fowler today apologised to Liverpool number two Phil Thompson over their training ground bust-up.

Newport director of rugby Ian Macintosh tried to remain upbeat despite his side’s 29-21 Celtic League defeat to Munster at Musgrave Park, Cork.

North Belfast MP Nigel Dodds today conducted a tour of the Protestant community embroiled in the North Belfast school protest to highlight the sectarian and economic problems he said were the root of the dispute.

Goals from Ian Harte, Kevin Kilbane and Matt Holland could Ireland top of Group Two following their defeat of Andorra in Barcelona this evening.

A damning investigation into the State’s child protection agency Tusla has identified 65 cases where the group failed to protect children who are at “potential risk” of abuse.

Clare co-manager Donal Moloney will be on the sideline for Sunday’s Munster SHC final round game against Limerick — despite being handed down a significant suspension.

Laois are on the lookout for a new manager after Eamonn Kelly stepped down after two years in charge.