I HOPE you had a good New Year’s Eve.

FOR those who enjoy a gamble, you could do worse than putting a few quid on a draw in Newbridge tomorrow. At 13/2, it looks like the bet of the weekend, better value than Bolton inflicting another defeat on Leeds.

SUPERQUINN chief executive designate Simon Burke has completed his whistle-stop tour of the group’s retail outlets, which were barely profitable last year.

IRELAND will seek to silence critics of manager Mick McCarthy by extending his remarkable record of never having lost a competitive match at Lansdowne Road when they face Switzerland in the European Championship at Lansdowne Road tonight (7.30pm).

RANGERS and rivals Celtic are close to resolving their dispute with the 10 other clubs in the Scottish premier league (SPL), according to Rangers chairman John McLelland.

Portlaoise 0-8 Crossmaglen 0-7

St. Josephs (Borrisoleigh) 0-15 Farranferris 0-8

Man Utd 0 Lille 0

Can EPA be sure about accident despite delay in getting to the site, writes Political Reporter Mary Dundon.

CREDIT UNIONS and banks are to be forced to blow the whistle on customers they suspect of cheating on their taxes.

PHIL MICKELSON, relieved to be back in the winner's circle after a 19-month absence, believes a more positive approach will enhance his challenge at this year's majors.

THERE will be mixed emotions for Brian O’Brien when the final whistle sounds at Lansdowne Road tomorrow.

MILLIONS of Greeks around the world, from New York to Melbourne, erupted in joyful celebration after Greece beat hosts Portugal in the Euro 2004 final on Sunday.

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

Scotland 1 Sweden 4

BEFORE he died, Damian Meehan phoned his firefighter brother, Eugene, for a bit of advice.

WELL-KNOWN intercounty referee Dickie Murphy has no intention of hanging up his whistle now that he has been appointed a selector with the Wexford senior hurling team.

I DON’T know what’s more confusing — the American electoral system or the controversy over whether or not Cian O’Connor’s horse, Waterford Crystal, was drugged.